Cajun Broiled Shrimp Recipe (2024)

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By: Julie Evink6 Comments

Posted: 01/04/16Updated: 07/12/23

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Cajun Broiled Shrimp Recipe ~ Quick, Easy Broiled Shrimp Perfect for a Light & Healthy Weeknight Dinner, Fancy Enough for Date Night and Delicious Enough for a Party Appetizer!

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Shrimp you say? I know it’s a big fancy for this girl, but I’ve gotta get all fancy on you once in a while!

Don’t worry. It’s not a 13 step recipe. I don’t roll like that. Well, most of the time I don’t.

I bought a bag of shrimp (a specialty because holy expensiveness) and I needed some different ways to use them up. We first grilled the with butta and garlic. Oh my goodness amazing.

Next I tried this. Oh my goodness amazeballs!

Now be careful on how hot your cajun is and how much you add. Mine were a tad bit spicy. Like my upper lip might have been beading with sweat, but I’m a wuss, so you guys would have been fine with the amount of heat in the dish!

You might like to try my easy Shrimp Boil recipe, too!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

Cajun Broiled Shrimp

Quick, Easy Broiled Shrimp Perfect for a Light & Healthy Weeknight Dinner, Fancy Enough for Date Night and Delicious Enough for a Party Appetizer!

Prep:35 minutes mins

Cook:40 minutes mins

Total:40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

▢ 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
▢ 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
▢ 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
▢ 1 whole lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to broil setting. I have two settings, low and high. I used high.
Combine shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and oil in bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate up to 30 minutes.
Lay shrimp in a single layer on a jelly roll pan.
Cook on the middle rack until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to serving platter and squirt lemon juice over shrimp.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 187kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 3g (1%), Protein: 23g (46%), Fat: 8g (12%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Cholesterol: 285mg (95%), Sodium: 882mg (38%), Potassium: 166mg (5%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Vitamin A: 835IU (17%), Vitamin C: 19mg (23%), Calcium: 175mg (18%), Iron: 2.9mg (16%)

We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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Reader Interactions

Madeline B Card says
Posted on 12/31/20 at 10:04 pm
This was a delicious, super simple dish. Loved it!!
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- Julie says
  Posted on 1/4/21 at 4:21 pm
  Awesome! I’m glad so glad you loved it!
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Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says
Posted on 1/5/16 at 6:30 pm
Ummm heck yeah! We love shrimp so finding new ways to make it is awesome! Love how quick and easy this is!!
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Kelly says
Posted on 1/5/16 at 6:25 am
This shrimp looks so juicy and flavorful! I don’t make shrimp often either so I love finding new ways to make it. Love the cajun spices!
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Close to Home says
Posted on 9/14/12 at 1:16 pm
OUr family loves spicey shrimp, thanks for linking up to Friday Food Frenzy. have a great weekend. http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/2012/09/friday-food-frenzy-week-2.html
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Carole says
Posted on 9/5/12 at 2:17 pm
Fantastic! How about linking it in to Food on Friday: Prawns and shrimp? Have a great week!
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