Description
Savor the zesty and spicy flavors of this Crunchy Cajun Shrimp Recipe, featuring succulent Argentinian shrimp coated in a crispy cornstarch mixture and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz large Argentinian shrimp peeled
deveined
and patted dry
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red paprika powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, red paprika powder, smoked paprika powder, dried oregano, and mix well.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the seasoning mixture.
- Add the cornstarch to the shrimp and toss again until all shrimp are well coated.
- Spread the coated shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure the shrimp are completely dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 shrimp
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Crunchy Cajun Shrimp Recipe, Cajun Shrimp, Baked Shrimp, Appetizer Recipe