BAKED CAJUN SHRIMP

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This is an easy and quick recipe for a midweek meal. The flavor is spicy but yummy. I use Emeril's Creole seasonings for the cajun spices. I love to serve this over rice and with a green vegetable or salad.

Provided by Expat in Holland

Categories     Cajun

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup olive oil
1/8 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
lemon wedge, as garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine olive oil, butter, soy sauce, honey, cajun seasonings, lemon juice, thyme and parsley. Mix together well. Set sauce aside.
  • Lay out shrimp, in single layer, in greased baking dish. Pour sauce over top of shrimp and turn shrimp to coat well. (you can do this up to 2 hours in advance).
  • Bake in, preheated 400 degree oven, for 10-15minutes.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 346.5, Sodium 926.1, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9, Protein 36.6

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