Cajun Broiled Shrimp Recipe
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Posted: 01/04/16
Updated: 07/12/23
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Cajun Broiled Shrimp Recipe ~ Quick, Easy Broiled Shrimp Perfect for a Light & Healthy Weeknight Dinner, Fancy Enough for Date Night and Delicious Enough for a Party Appetizer!
Shrimp you say? I know it’s a big fancy for this girl, but I’ve gotta get all fancy on you once in a while!
Don’t worry. It’s not a 13 step recipe. I don’t roll like that. Well, most of the time I don’t.
I bought a bag of shrimp (a specialty because holy expensiveness) and I needed some different ways to use them up. We first grilled the with butta and garlic. Oh my goodness amazing.
Next I tried this. Oh my goodness amazeballs!
Now be careful on how hot your cajun is and how much you add. Mine were a tad bit spicy. Like my upper lip might have been beading with sweat, but I’m a wuss, so you guys would have been fine with the amount of heat in the dish!
You might like to try my easy Shrimp Boil recipe, too!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Cajun Broiled Shrimp
Quick, Easy Broiled Shrimp Perfect for a Light & Healthy Weeknight Dinner, Fancy Enough for Date Night and Delicious Enough for a Party Appetizer!
servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil setting. I have two settings, low and high. I used high.
- Combine shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and oil in bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate up to 30 minutes.
- Lay shrimp in a single layer on a jelly roll pan.
- Cook on the middle rack until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to serving platter and squirt lemon juice over shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 187kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 3g (1%), Protein: 23g (46%), Fat: 8g (12%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Cholesterol: 285mg (95%), Sodium: 882mg (38%), Potassium: 166mg (5%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Vitamin A: 835IU (17%), Vitamin C: 19mg (23%), Calcium: 175mg (18%), Iron: 2.9mg (16%)
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Pat Nugent says
Made 3 times already this summer. This last time I added 4 pats of soft butter and minced garlic and used 2 lbs of shrimp. Doing again today for our “Fish on Friday” regular rotation meal. DELICIOUS.
Sarah Hill says
Yum! So happy to hear this is a hit for you! Thanks so much for sharing and rating this recipe!
Madeline B Card says
This was a delicious, super simple dish. Loved it!!
Julie says
Awesome! I’m glad so glad you loved it!
Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says
Ummm heck yeah! We love shrimp so finding new ways to make it is awesome! Love how quick and easy this is!!
Kelly says
This shrimp looks so juicy and flavorful! I don’t make shrimp often either so I love finding new ways to make it. Love the cajun spices!
Close to Home says
OUr family loves spicey shrimp, thanks for linking up to Friday Food Frenzy. have a great weekend. http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/2012/09/friday-food-frenzy-week-2.html
Carole says
Fantastic! How about linking it in to Food on Friday: Prawns and shrimp? Have a great week!