Incredible Cajun Butter Shrimp Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1teaspoonsmoked paprika

  • ½teaspoongarlic powder

  • ½teaspoononion powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

  • ¼teaspoondried thyme

  • 2poundsextra large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • ½cupbutter, cubed and at room temperature

  • 2tablespoonsminced fresh parsley (Optional)

  • 6 lemon wedges (optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

  3. Place shrimp in a single layer on a sheet pan without overcrowding.

  4. Cook in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque in the middle, about 8 minutes. Immediately add butter to the hot pan and toss with shrimp until butter is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
11g
55%
Cholesterol
271mg
90%
Sodium
496mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Protein
31g
62%
Potassium
303mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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