Description
This Spicy New Orleans Shrimp recipe brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine to your table. Succulent shrimp are marinated in a zesty mix of spices, then baked to perfection for a dish that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, melted butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk well.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add shrimp to the bowl, toss to coat, and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake: Transfer shrimp and marinade to a baking dish, bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy hot with bread, rice, or grits.
Notes
- For stovetop preparation, sauté marinated shrimp in a hot skillet for 5–6 minutes.
- Adjust cayenne for heat preference or use smoked paprika.
- Best served hot and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 lb shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
