How to Make Oven-Roasted Cajun Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and flavorful seafood dish that will impress your family or guests? Look no further than this Oven-Roasted Cajun Shrimp recipe. This dish is perfect for when you want to add a kick of spice and bold flavors to your meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 401mg
    • Sodium: 1706mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 968mg