We are in the last few days of Lent, and as a Catholic, I’m always in need of seafood recipes for Friday meal ideas. This Baked Cajun Shrimp is ridiculously easy, and quick to make.
I love shrimp. It’s simple, , low calorie, usually affordable, and pairs well with a variety of sides like roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or noodles.
This recipe starts by making an easy marinade.
Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced parsley, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Cajun seasoning.
Add in about a pound of shrimp.
I like to use large or extra-large shrimp, but any size would work.
Refrigerate the shrimp in the marinade for at least an hour, I usually leave it overnight.
To cook, you can either thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill them.
Or place shrimp (and marinade) into a large baking dish. Bake the shrimp at 450F for 7-10 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque.
I love to serve this shrimp on a salad or with crusty bread, rice, noodles, or roasted broccoli for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
A dinner idea to impress guests.
Baked Cajun Shrimp
This Baked Cajun Shrimp recipe is a perfect, easy dinner idea for Lent. Marinated shrimp that can be baked or grilled.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Minced Parsley
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 lb Shrimp, shelled and deveined
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced parsley, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Cajun seasoning.
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Place the shrimp into a large resealable bag and pour marinade over. Seal, and place into the fridge to marinate for at least one hour, but preferably overnight.
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When ready to cook- you can either thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill, or place shrimp with marinade into a large baking dish. Bake at 450℉ for 7-10 minutes, stirring the shrimp about halfway through cook time. Cook only until shrimp are opaque. Don't overcook!
Recipe Notes
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