CAJUN SHRIMP IN FOIL
Quick, flavorful Cajun shrimp cooked in foil for easy cleanup — tender shrimp tossed with peppers, onions, butter and Cajun seasoning. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 1 each lemon juiced
- 1 each red bell pepper sliced
- 0.5 each small yellow onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Tear off four large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil, large enough to create individual packets.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, melted butter, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Toss until shrimp and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Divide sliced bell pepper and onion evenly among the foil pieces, placing them in the center of each piece. Top vegetables with the seasoned shrimp.
- Fold the foil over each portion and seal tightly to form packets, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
- Place packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Carefully open the foil packets, garnish with chopped parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve immediately with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or use spicy Cajun seasoning. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 1–2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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