Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp. Easy & SO addictive! Great over potatoes, rice or pasta. @natashaskitchen

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This baked honey cajun shrimp recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. It’s so simple to put together and tastes amazing. Serves 4 for Dinner or 8 as an appetizer, (or 1 pregnant lady and her 6’4″ husband ;).

The shrimp taste wonderful over mashed potatoes, pasta or white rice. It’s not fiery hot by any means but if you want it to be a little more kid-friendly, you might consider cutting the cajun seasoning in half.

Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp. Easy & SO addictive! Great over potatoes, rice or pasta. @natashaskitchen

Ingredients for Baked Shrimp:

1 lb large raw shrimp (21-26 count), peeled & deveined
2 Tbsp fresh lemon Juice (juice of 1 small or 1/2 large lemon)
1/4 cup extra light olive oil (not extra virgin)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Garnish:

1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest

Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp. Easy & SO addictive! Great over potatoes, rice or pasta. @natashaskitchen

How to Make Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together: juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Add 1 lb shrimp and stir well to coat.

(P.S. I left the shrimp tails on only because I love the look of them – it’s more practical to remove them). Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

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2. To make the garnish/topping: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 Tbsp chopped parsley with 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest – cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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3. Preheat Oven to 450˚F. Transfer shrimp to a baking dish large enough to hold shrimp in a single layer. Bake uncovered until firm (8-10 minutes). Don’t over-bake or shrimp can become rubbery. Sprinkle the top with optional garnish and serve. P.S. The sauce left in the pan makes for an excellent bread dip :).

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Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp. Easy & SO addictive! Great over potatoes, rice or pasta. @natashaskitchen

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Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp

4.93 from 38 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp. Easy & SO addictive! Great over potatoes, rice or pasta. @natashaskitchen
This baked honey cajun shrimp recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. It tastes great over mashed potatoes, pasta or white rice. To make it more kid-friendly, cut the cajun seasoning in half.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 dinner servings or 8 appetizers

Optional Garnish:

  • 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together: juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Add 1 lb shrimp and stir well to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • To make the garnish: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 Tbsp chopped parsley with 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest - cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat Oven to 450˚F. Transfer shrimp to a baking dish large enough to hold shrimp in a single layer. Bake uncovered until firm (8-10 minutes). Don't over-bake or shrimp can become rubbery. Sprinkle the top with optional garnish and serve. P.S. The sauce left in the pan makes for an excellent bread dip :).
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Keyword: Honey Cajun Shrimp
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$

 

♥ FAVORITE THINGS ♥
Shown in this post: (nope, no one paid us to write this; just stuff we love):
* This is my favorite baking casserole dish. I love that it has a lid.
* These glass bowls by pyrex are perfect for prepping & serving.
McCormick Cajun seasoning is flavorful & not overpowering
* Credits: Recipe modified from one of my favorite cookbooks: Joy Of Cookings Baked Honey Shrimp (p. 154). This was a wedding gift 11 years ago from my Maid of Honor :).

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  • Can
    July 18, 2022

    I would like to make this with frozen cooked small shrimp. How long do I leave 1lb small shrimp in the oven? And is it the same process for marinading it once thawed

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      July 19, 2022

      Hi Can, I haven’t tried making this with pre-cooked shrimp, but one of my readers shared a good report using cooked shrimp: “We use frozen cooked shrimp that has been partially thawed (so it takes in all of the flavors) and then bake the shrimp to completely reheat and caramelize them and we’ve never had issues with overcooking.”

      Reply

  • Jen
    March 10, 2022

    Hi Natasha!

    Can I use Cajuns choice creole seasoning or Cajuns choice blackened seasoning? This is all I have in my cabinet. Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 10, 2022

      Hi Jen, I haven’t tried it with those but that may work! I hope you love this recipe!

      Reply

  • Adriana
    September 14, 2021

    I made this last night and it was so delicious! Both my son and husband thought it was incredible. Super easy. Only change was that i accidentally added zest to the shrimp marinade. Served it over spinach/red potato mash, using the baking liquid as a glaze; next time i’ll add cornstarch to thicken the baked liquid before pouring on shrimp/mash. Tastes like i spent hours in the kitchen. You always make me look like a wonderful cook, Natasha! I give the credit to you every time. Thanks for sharing this super yummy recipe.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 14, 2021

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Adriana!!

      Reply

  • Alisa
    April 5, 2020

    It’s one of my favourite! We’re going to make it again tonight for a Skype dinner with a family. I wish they could taste it!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 5, 2020

      Thank you for your wonderful review, Alisa. I hope your family can taste this too soon!

      Reply

  • Daniel
    March 19, 2019

    your article is very good. I can’t wait to try it at home. Thank you for sharing the recipe with me. I’m waiting for your next article.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 19, 2019

      You’re so welcome, Daniel! I hope you love this recipe!

      Reply

  • Carol Dunlop
    December 11, 2018

    I swear, there is NOTHING that you make that isn’t phenomenal ❤️We love every recipe and I, in particular, am obsessed with your special, unique twist on every dish. I’m so happy I found you !

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 11, 2018

      I am so so happy you discovered our blog, Carol!!! Thank you for that amazing review!

      Reply

      • Joe Thompson
        December 5, 2020

        Awesome as usual. You never let us down. A little bite and a little sweet as my wife said.

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        • Natasha's Kitchen
          December 6, 2020

          That is so nice of you to share, Joe. Thank you!

          Reply

  • Vera
    May 3, 2018

    Delicious! Adults and little kids loved it. I did put only half of the cajun spice just in case since I wasn’t sure about how spicy it would be. Will be making this again! Thank you for all of your great recipes, they make my family happy and expose me to some new flavor combos.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 4, 2018

      My pleasure Vera, I’m happy to hear how much you and your family are enjoying the recipes. Thanks for following and sharing your fantastic review!

      Reply

  • Nayla
    March 16, 2018

    Hello Natasha … For two days I made this dish … It was delicious… I like spices and especially Cajun… All your recipes are delicious … But what I like the most in your recipes is the shrimp that is in salad or dish …

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 16, 2018

      Hello Nayla! I’m happy to hear how much you’re lovin the recipes! Thanks for following and sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Lesya
    November 21, 2017

    I used a different brand of Cajun seasoning and it was so spicy for us. Could it be the reason why it was so spicy? Are all brands of Cajun seasoning the same?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 21, 2017

      Hi Lesya, it may be that a different brand could be stronger in spice. Here is the one we use. You might cut the cajun in half next time.

      Reply

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