Shrimp in Cajun Spice Oil
Full flavored, zesty, Shrimp in Cajun Spice Oil that are easy to make. Just toss the cooked shrimp in the Cajun oil and you have a great start to dinner.
This Shrimp in Cajun Spice Oil is one of my husband’s recipes. He came up with it a while back, and we use it all the time. The shrimp are so good in so many dishes. Noodle bowls, ramen, salads, wraps, just as is for snacking, pretty much anywhere.
I like that the spice mix is just enough for a meal. We don’t have to store it until the next use. Now, of course, feel free to make a larger batch of the spice mix, if you want to keep it for another time, if you want spicier shrimp, or if you want to serve more than two people. We made a 4x batch of the spice mix for the photos, so you could see what it looks like.
Simple and good!
Check out some of my other Cajun-style dishes (click on the photo to get to the recipe)!
Cajun Shrimp with Rice
Spicy Baked Cajun Cod
Dan’s World Famous Gumbo
Cajun Shrimp Oil Recipe:
Shrimp in Cajun Spice Oil
Ingredients
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon light tasting oil
- 10 16-20 per pound size cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, thawed
Instructions
- Mix all dried spices and herbs together. Add oil and mix well. Microwave spice mix until warm and aromatic, microwave times will vary.
Toss cooked shrimp in the Cajun Spice Oil. Serve on a salad, in a wrap, as shrimp cocktail, anyway you please!
michele says
February 9, 2018 at 6:33 pmI made this last night and served the shrimp over rice… We LOVED it! So many great flavors!
Debra C. says
February 10, 2018 at 8:28 pmI love the flavor combination you’ve shared. Perfect for shrimp and I bet it would be tasty on pork and chicken too!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
February 11, 2018 at 7:20 amI love cooking shrimp because it’s so quick and easy. I’m always looking for new shrimp recipes and this one sounds so delicious! The cajun seasoning sounds amazing!
Jennifer A Stewart says
February 12, 2018 at 10:46 amI love me some spicy Cajun food and this spice oil is no exception! I am already dreaming of all the foods I can put it on!! Maybe this is what I need for my cod fish I have pulled out for dinner tonight!
Angela says
February 12, 2018 at 5:57 pmI need to make these shrimp!!! I love the kick you’ve got going on!!! We’ll definitely need a double batch!
Julie says
February 12, 2018 at 6:28 pmI’m drooling just looking at those shrimp. They would be good on a salad or the perfect appetizer. I love the way shrimp takes on those delicious spices.
Michaela Kenkel says
February 12, 2018 at 10:07 pmI’ve never met a shrimp I didn’t like!! The spice on these? PERFECTION!
Deanna says
February 14, 2018 at 10:41 amOh yum! I love shrimp!!! this is perfect for mardi gras!
Madi says
February 16, 2018 at 11:15 amI love the combination of flavors! This is such an incredible meal to make for lent!