Baked Cajun Shrimp
This Baked Cajun Shrimp recipe is bold, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Coated in a smoky, spicy seasoning blend and baked to perfection, these shrimp are perfect for a quick appetizer, light dinner, or protein-packed addition to salads and rice bowls.
Servings: 2
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz shrimp peeled, deveined, and cooked
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and add the canola oil. Cover and gently shake the bowl to coat all the shrimp evenly with oil.
- In a separate small bowl with a lid, combine the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano. Shake or stir to mix well.
- Add the seasoning mixture to the shrimp. Cover the bowl again and gently shake to evenly coat the shrimp with the spices.
- Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are heated through and lightly crisped on the edges.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.