Delish Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp
Tender baked shrimp glazed with a smoky honey‑Cajun butter, then briefly broiled for caramelized edges. Fast, bold, and weeknight easy.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined thawed if frozen
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice fresh if possible
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper use more for extra heat
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt reduce if your Cajun blend is salty
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it.
- Whisk melted butter, olive oil, honey, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pat shrimp dry. Toss with about two‑thirds of the sauce until evenly coated.
- Spread shrimp in a single layer on the pan. Spoon any extra sauce from the bowl over top.
- Bake 6–8 minutes, until pink and just cooked through.
- Switch to broil and cook 1–2 minutes to lightly caramelize the glaze.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce, sprinkle parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Variation: Stir in a splash of hot sauce or a pinch of brown sugar for a deeper sweet‑heat finish. Serve over creamy grits, rice, or with crusty bread to mop up the pan sauce. Leftovers keep 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently so the shrimp stay tender.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Delish Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.