Irresistible 30-Minute Buttery Cajun Shrimp Bake Recipe
Big flavor, bold spices — your new favorite lazy dinner win!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on)
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 ears of corn, cut in halves or thirds (optional side)
Instructions
- Mix melted butter, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.
- Place shrimp in a baking dish, pour the seasoned butter mix over, and toss to coat evenly.
- Add corn, season with salt & cracked black pepper, and bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Sprinkle parsley over the cooked shrimp.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more crushed red pepper.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg