Spicy Roasted Shrimp
Spicy roasted shrimp are a quick and easy appetizer with just 3 ingredients that’s ready in about 15 minutes. These delicious, flavorful shrimp are always a hit!
Yield: 8 -10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. extra large frozen shrimp (26-30 per pound size), thawed if frozen, and peeled and deveined (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (see notes)
For serving:
- Cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or another dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt and cayenne until well coated. Spread onto an ungreased baking sheet in an even layer.
- Roast at 400 for 8-10 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked through.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
I used a pound of extra large shrimp, which come 26-30 a pound. You can substitute another size shrimp, but you’ll need to adjust your cooking time.
The shrimp need to be completely thawed as well as peeled and deveined for this recipe. Please plan accordingly.
You can quickly thaw frozen shrimp by rinsing them in a colander under cold running water for 2-3 minutes. Pay dry really well and they are ready to use.
Spicy level: You can substitute black pepper if you don’t want these to be very spicy. Or you can add up to ¼ teaspoon cayenne if you want a lot of heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 2-3 shrimp | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 975mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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