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Cajun Shrimp
This Cajun shrimp recipe is large shrimp coated in butter, lemon and seasonings then seared to perfection. A quick dinner option that can be on the table in 15 minutes and always gets rave reviews!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, you can leave the tails on if you prefer
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning homemade or store bought
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper on the shrimp; toss to coat evenly.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- I recommend using a nonstick pan for best results.
- This dish will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the shrimp over low heat on the stove or in 30 second increments in the microwave until warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
308mg
(103%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
159mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
923IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 308mg | 103% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 923IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.