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.