Description
This Cajun shrimp recipe delivers fiery Louisiana flavors with zesty spices and succulent seafood. Foil packet cooking ensures maximum flavor and minimal cleanup for home cooks seeking a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sweet paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tin foil
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C), creating a sizzling environment for the Cajun seafood feast.
- Seasoning Fusion: In a generous mixing bowl, lavishly massage olive oil and Cajun spice blend into the raw shrimp, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes for an explosive flavor experience.
- Foil Packaging: Lay out a substantial aluminum foil sheet, artfully arranging the spice-laden shrimp in the center, then cascade fresh lemon juice over the surface, punctuating with a sprinkle of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sealing and Cooking: Carefully crimp and fold the foil edges to create an airtight packet, securing the aromatic essence within, then nestle onto a baking tray and slide into the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the shrimp transition to a vibrant, succulent pink.
- Serving: Retrieve the sizzling packet from the oven, unveil with a flourish, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and zesty lemon wedges, presenting a visually stunning and flavor-packed Cajun shrimp experience.
Notes
- Spice Selection Matters: Choose high-quality Cajun seasoning for authentic flavor depth, ensuring a bold and robust taste profile.
- Shrimp Freshness Counts: Select fresh, deveined shrimp to guarantee optimal texture and prevent rubbery consistency during baking.
- Sealing Technique Crucial: Create a tight foil packet to lock in moisture and prevent the shrimp from drying out during cooking.
- Temperature Precision: Watch shrimp carefully during last 5 minutes of cooking to avoid overcooking, which can make them tough and chewy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg