Herb-Crusted Baked Cajun Shrimp with Lemon
Juicy shrimp coated in a fragrant Cajun spice blend, baked to perfection with a bright lemon finish. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 24 minutes, pairs shrimp, avocado oil, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 185 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
- 14 oz shrimp
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1, sliced into rounds lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Toss 14 oz shrimp with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet, top with 1 sliced lemon round, and bake for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are opaque and edges are slightly golden.
- Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
