Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Shrimp
Description
Use a sheet pan to bake shrimp in the oven - in this recipe shrimp are tossed in Cajun butter for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup butter, cubed and at room temperature
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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6 lemon wedges (optional)
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
3
Place shrimp in a single layer on a sheet pan without overcrowding.
4
Cook in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque in the middle, about 8 minutes. Immediately add butter to the hot pan and toss with shrimp until butter is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired and serve with lemon wedges.