Description
Tender jumbo shrimp coated in a homemade Cajun spice blend, baked quickly in the oven for a flavorful appetizer or light main dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (or crushed red pepper)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218 °C).
- Peeled and deveined shrimp (tails on or off) should be thawed and patted dry.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, chili flakes, and salt.
- Place shrimp in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, add the spice blend, and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet or tray, avoiding overlap.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately, optionally with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Best served fresh—reheating can make shrimp rubbery.
- Prep ahead by seasoning shrimp in the fridge and bake when ready to serve.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
- Serve with bread to soak up juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 4 oz shrimp)
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 937 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg