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How To Make Baked Cajun Shrimp: A Spicy Seafood Delight

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb of large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp of olive oil
  • 2 tbsp of Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp of lemon juice
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp of paprika
  • 1 tsp of dried thyme
  • 1 tsp of dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Step 2: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Step 3: Toss peeled and deveined shrimp in the Cajun marinade, ensuring they're uniformly coated. Allow them to marinate for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  • Step 4: Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange the marinated shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they don't touch.
  • Step 5: Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to prevent a tough texture.
  • Step 6: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add a splash of color by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley over the hot baked Cajun shrimp.
  • Step 7: Serve the Baked Cajun Shrimp hot, as an appetizer, over rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices left behind after baking in the Cajun seasoning.