Baked Cajun Shrimp: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Delight!
A quick weeknight dinner packed with bold, juicy flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled, tail-on)
- 3 ears corn on the cob (cut into thirds)
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional heat boost)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a deep baking dish, layer diced onions, bell peppers, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Toss the jumbo shrimp with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Nestle the shrimp and corn cob pieces into the tomato mix. Drizzle with melted butter and olive oil.
- Pop it in the oven for 18-20 minutes until the shrimp are pink and juicy and the corn is roasted.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve straight from the dish!
Notes
- Perfect with crusty bread or over fluffy rice.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~430
- Sugar: ~3g
- Sodium: ~800mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~35g
- Cholesterol: ~200mg