Cajun Baked Shrimp Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Cajun Shrimp Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: andouille sausages, shrimp, red potatoes, corn, oil, butter, garlic, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 andouille sausages, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 red potatoes, quartered
2 pieces corn, quartered
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
fresh parsley, chopped
lemon wedge, to garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine the Cajun spice mix ingredients and stir to combine.
In a baking dish, combine potatoes, corn, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of oil, and ½ tablespoon of the cajun spice mix.
Mix until the vegetables are coated evenly with the spice mix. Place butter on top.
Bake for 25 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, shrimp, garlic, oil, and ½ tablespoon of the spice mix. Save the remaining spice mix for future recipes.
Mix well.
Add the sausage and shrimp into the same baking dish as the corn and potatoes.
Bake for another 15 minutes.
Top with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and beer!
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SUNNY'S CAJUN BAKED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Sunny's Cajun Baked Shrimp and Grits image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
2 scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, grated on a rasp
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 pounds frozen shelled and deveined jumbo shrimp, defrosted and roughly chopped
1 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
3/4 cup quick grits
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

For the compound butter and shrimp. In a medium bowl, add the butter, seafood seasoning, scallions, garlic and lemon zest and mash together until combined. Scrape the mixture into plastic wrap and make into a log, or cover it in the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Divide the shrimp into 2 foil packets, top each with 2 thick slices of the compound butter, fold up and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
For the grits. In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the heavy cream, a pinch of salt, a few grinds of black pepper and 2 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the grits and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
Serve the grits in a bowl topped with a tablespoon or so of the compound butter and the shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

CAJUN SHRIMP

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Shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CAJUN SHRIMP

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These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you'd like, depending on your family's tastes. We love ours served alongside rice pilaf. -Donna Thomason, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN-ROASTED CAJUN SHRIMP

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Delicious dish with shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes.

Provided by Karen

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package small red potatoes, or to taste
4 ears fresh corn, halved
4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12 ounce) package andouille sausage, sliced, or to taste
1 stick butter
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 lemons, sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in corn during the last 5 minutes. Drain well.
Arrange shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn in a single layer in a large 4-inch-deep roasting pan. Cut butter into slices and place on top.
Combine Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, hot sauce, and cayenne in a small bowl. Pour sauce over the shrimp mixture. Top with lemon slices.
Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp turns pink, basting and turning often, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 400.5 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1706.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BAKED CAJUN SHRIMP

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This is an easy and quick recipe for a midweek meal. The flavor is spicy but yummy. I use Emeril's Creole seasonings for the cajun spices. I love to serve this over rice and with a green vegetable or salad.

Provided by Expat in Holland

Categories Cajun

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup olive oil
1/8 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
lemon wedge, as garnish

Steps:

In a bowl combine olive oil, butter, soy sauce, honey, cajun seasonings, lemon juice, thyme and parsley. Mix together well. Set sauce aside.
Lay out shrimp, in single layer, in greased baking dish. Pour sauce over top of shrimp and turn shrimp to coat well. (you can do this up to 2 hours in advance).
Bake in, preheated 400 degree oven, for 10-15minutes.
Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 346.5, Sodium 926.1, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9, Protein 36.6

CAJUN SHRIMP WITH POTATOES

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"This is a quick-and-easy version of a seafood-stuffed baked potato," explains Angelique Schultz from her home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. "Not only does this recipe reduce prep time, it cuts down on cleanup, too. I buy cooked crumbled bacon to speed it along even more."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

In a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine onion and oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and celery; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer. Add the potatoes, salt, Cajun seasoning and pepper. , Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes or until potatoes are nearly tender. Stir in shrimp and bacon. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until shrimp is pink and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 1353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.