Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
10 mins
Rating
4.93 out of 5 stars
(38)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 lb large raw shrimp (21-26 count), peeled & deveined
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon Juice (juice of 1 small or 1/2 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup extra light olive oil (not extra virgin)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Optional Garnish:
- 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together: juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Add 1 lb shrimp and stir well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
To make the garnish/topping: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 Tbsp chopped parsley with 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest - cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3
Preheat Oven to 450˚F. Transfer shrimp to a baking dish large enough to hold shrimp in a single layer. Bake uncovered until firm (8-10 minutes). Don’t over-bake or shrimp can become rubbery. Sprinkle the top with optional garnish and serve.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
The sauce left in the pan makes for an excellent bread dip.
The shrimp tails were left on for presentation, but it's practical to remove them.
