These Baked Cajun Shrimp come together quickly using a Homemade Cajun Seasoning. This shrimp dish is baked not fried and full of flavour with a little heat. Great served with lemon wedges or your favourite dipping sauces.
If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you’ll probably understand my love for Cajun Seasoning. From my Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad, to the Cajun Chicken Kebabs, the creamy and delicious Cajun Shrimp Alfredo, there’s no end to how much I love using this homemade spice blend. So, adding to these Baked Cajun Shrimp was the next obvious choice.
What’s This shrimp Dish Like
- Difficulty – This recipe is really easy. Cooking time is in only 10 minutes and it’s baked in the oven for easy clean up.
- Taste – These shrimp are tender, juicy and have a hint of spice.
- Serving – As an appetizer this recipe will serve four people. However, it you are serving it as part of a main course with side dishes, I would say it’s two servings.
Ingredients
- Shrimp – I used frozen jumbo shrimp for this recipe . I used the kind that come in the shells and you peel and clean them at home.
- Olive oil – I used extra virgin olive oil in this recipe.
- Seasonings – I used a homemade blend of Cajun Seasoning using paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, dried chili flakes and dried thyme.
REMEMBER, The full recipe and instructions can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Preheat oven to 425 degrees f/218 degrees c.
- Peel shrimp – Peel and devein the shrimp leaving the tails in tact.
- Season shrimp – In a small bowl combine the shrimp with the olive oil and Cajun Seasoning. Give a good stir to combine.
- Cook shrimp – Place shrimp on a baking tray and bake for about 10 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Serve – Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Use large or jumbo shrimp – This recipe is best if you use large shrimp. Mine were jumbo size and they are easy to work with and a perfect bite.
- Prep ahead – You can completely prepare these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge. If you are hosting a party or serving these as an appetizer, I recommend you prep them in the morning and keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
Substitutions
- Jumbo Shrimp – I always like to use jumbo shrimp that are bought in their shells. I find the shrimp frozen in their shells have a better flavour. You can buy the shrimp that are already peeled and cleaned if you prefer. Just make sure they are raw shrimp and not cooked.
- Olive oil – I like the flavour that olive oil gives to these shrimp. You can use melted butter if you prefer.
- Seasoning – I used a simple Homemade Cajun Seasoning. Alternatively, you can just as easily use a store bought blend of Cajun seasoning.
Dipping Sauces to Serve with The shrimp
- Honey Garlic Sauce
- Blue Cheese Dip
- Classic Barbecue Sauce
- Sweet and Sour
- Dijon Mustard & Honey Dipping Sauce
- Garlic Alioli
- Minted Garlic Dip
- Sriracha.
- Jalapeño
- Sweet-and-Sticky Sauces
- Creamy Homemade Ranch Dip
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reheat shrimp?
No, these do not reheat well. I recommend making them as you are about so serve them. Reheating them will dry them out and make them rubbery.
Can I marinade shrimp?
You can marinade shrimp in lemon juice and garlic. Keep in mind not to do this any longer than 30 minutes. The acid in the lemon juice will start to break down the fibres of the shrimp.
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Baked Cajun Shrimp
These Baked Cajun Shrimp come together quickly using a Homemade Cajun Seasoning. This shrimp dish is baked not fried and full of flavour with a little heat. Great served with lemon wedges or your favourite dipping sauces.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees f/218 degrees c.
- Peel and devein the shrimp leaving the tails in tact.
- In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, thyme, chili flakes and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Combine the shrimp with the homemade cajun seasoning and olive oil. Stir well to combine.
- Place shrimp on a baking tray and bake for about 10 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Cajun Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 115
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 937mg41%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 530IU11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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