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Cajun Comfort
Cajun Baked Shrimp
Cajun baked shrimp roasted in a smoky garlic butter sauce — a fast, hands-off sheet-pan dinner.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
25
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Oven
METHOD
Why It Works
Roasting the shrimp in butter keeps them juicy with almost no effort. A hot oven cooks them through in minutes while the garlic butter turns into a sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Topping
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• lemon wedges, for serving
How to Make It
1
Heat the oven to 425°F.
2
Toss the shrimp on a sheet pan with melted butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and lemon juice.
3
Arrange in a single layer.
4
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until pink and opaque.
5
Scatter parsley over and serve with lemon wedges.
How to Make It
1
Heat the oven to 425°F.
2
Toss the shrimp on a sheet pan with melted butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and lemon juice.
3
Arrange in a single layer.
4
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until pink and opaque.
5
Scatter parsley over and serve with lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Topping
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• lemon wedges, for serving
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store up to 2 days.
Reheat:
Reheat gently in the oven just until warm.
Swaps
Avo's Tip
Pull the shrimp as soon as they turn pink — carryover heat finishes them on the pan.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
How do I serve it?
With crusty bread, over rice, or tossed with pasta.
Fresh or frozen shrimp?
Both work; thaw frozen shrimp and pat dry first.
Can I add veg?
Yes. Add cherry tomatoes or asparagus to roast alongside.
Quick Fixes
Shrimp rubbery: check them at 8 minutes; they cook fast.
Want browning: broil 1 to 2 minutes at the end.
More heat: add cayenne or red pepper flakes.
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