Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spicy Oven Grilled Shrimp – moanaskitchen, a dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into a culinary celebration. This easy-to-follow recipe combines succulent shrimp with a vibrant marinade featuring Cajun seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice. The result? Juicy, oven-grilled shrimp that burst with flavor, making them perfect for sharing with family or enjoying as a solo treat. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll discover how effortless it is to create restaurant-quality seafood right in your own kitchen. Whether served over rice or nestled in tacos, these shrimp are bound to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails left on)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic (freshly minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for drizzling)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the peeled shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to ensure they are fully coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Arrange the marinated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Drizzle remaining melted butter over the top.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes or until shrimp turn golden brown and opaque.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 622mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 166mg