Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Shrimp

Use a sheet pan to bake shrimp in the oven - in this recipe shrimp are tossed in Cajun butter for extra flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup butter, cubed and at room temperature
• 2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 lemon wedges (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Place shrimp in a single layer on a sheet pan without overcrowding.

Step 4

Cook in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque in the middle, about 8 minutes. Immediately add butter to the hot pan and toss with shrimp until butter is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired and serve with lemon wedges.