Description
This Cajun-Style Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are seasoned with Cajun spices and cooked to perfection in a skillet, resulting in a dish that is both spicy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and toss to coat. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
- Serve over rice, pasta, or in tacos for a full meal.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste if you prefer more or less heat.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for a quicker version—just sauté for 1–2 minutes to heat through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
