How to Make Spicy Baked Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so satisfying about a spicy, flavorful dish that just warms you up from the inside out. And if that dish just happens to be loaded with succulent, tender shrimp, then you've hit the jackpot. This Spicy Baked Shrimp recipe is exactly that – a perfect combination of heat and savory flavors that will make your taste buds sing with delight.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, honey, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Transfer shrimp into the prepared baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 1137mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 238mg