Baked Cajun Shrimp Recipe
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This baked shrimp dish is the essence of Cajun cuisine. Perfectly seasoned and served over Cajun Dirty Rice with andouille sausage, it's a meal bursting with flavor.
**Ingredients:**
- 12 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
**Instructions:**
**1. Preheat Oven:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil with cooking spray.
**2. Prepare the Shrimp:**
- Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl.
- Add the canola oil to the bowl, cover, and gently shake until all the shrimp are coated with oil.
**3. Mix the Seasonings:**
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme leaves, and ground oregano.
- Add the seasoning mixture to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Cover the bowl and gently shake until all the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasonings.
**4. Bake the Shrimp:**
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and lightly browned.
**5. Serve:**
- Serve the baked shrimp warm with a slice of lemon wedge for added zest.
- For a complete meal, pour the flavorful sauce over Cajun Dirty Rice and accompany with andouille sausage.
**Enjoy!**
This dish is perfect for a flavorful, quick dinner that brings the taste of Louisiana to your table.
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