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.