Baked Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Succulent shrimp coated in spicy Cajun seasoning baked and finished with garlic lemon butter for a zesty seafood delight. This seafood recipe (low-carb, gluten-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a mixing bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: While shrimp bake, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
4. Step 4: Remove shrimp from oven, drizzle the garlic lemon butter over the shrimp, and toss gently to coat before serving immediately.