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Cajun Shrimp
Cajun Shrimp is a simple, buttery, spicy seafood recipe that's perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for every day.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1-1/2 lbs shrimp (41-50 count, peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired)
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper (or more or less)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more or less)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch dried rosemary (crushed between fingers)
- pinch dried thyme leaves (crushed between fingers)
- pinch dried oregano (crushed between fingers)
- fresh lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Divide butter between two pie pans (or a 9x13" glass baking dish if you don't have two pie pans) then place into oven and set oven to preheat to 350 degrees. Remove pie pans once butter has melted.
- 2
Combine all seasonings in a small bowl then sprinkle half into each pie pan with the melted butter and stir or whisk to combine. Divide shrimp between pie pans then stir with a spoon to evenly coat with the butter mixture. Bake for 12-16 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.