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Jan 12, 2008
Spicy Cajun Baked Shrimp
Excellent appetizer or served as an entree..just enough spice to give it a great flavor. Heat up the spiciness if you like by increasing the creole seasoning and/or the cayenne. I often serve these shrimp on cheesy garlic grits ( search for it as another post) for a low-country entrée.
In a 9x13 baking dish, mix 1/2 c. olive oil, 1-2 TB Creole or Cajun seasoning, 2 TB lemon juice, 2 TB parsley, 1 TB honey, 1 TB soy sauce, pinch cayenne pepper, 1 TB Old Bay Seasoning, and 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled. Use medium -to-large ( but not jumbo) shrimp for appetizers.
Cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 and bake, uncovered, stir a couple times. When the shrimp are pink, they're ready - it will take 10-15 minutes.
As an appetizer, serve with lemon juice and garlic toasts, for sopping up juices. Also superb served as an entrée atop Cheesy Garlic Grits, posted Jan 31, 2008.