Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Shrimp

Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Shrimp

  • 2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup butter, cubed and at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (Optional)
  • 6 lemon wedges (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 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. Place shrimp in a single layer on a sheet pan without overcrowding. 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.

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