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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.
Servings 6
Calories 306kcal
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper and cayenne pepper to your spice liking. The recipe as written is around a 6/10 on the spice scale.
- Serve the recipe with Gluten Free Focaccia, or Gluten Free Rice Pilaf. Pilaf recipe is as follows: saute 3/4 cup white rice and 1/4 cup gluten-free spaghetti that's been broken into little pieces in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for a couple minutes while stirring. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and a dash of salt then saute for 30 seconds. Add 1-1/3 cup gluten-free chicken broth then bring to a boil, place a lid on top, and then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, 15 minutes or so.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.3mg