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Cajun Shrimp
This Cajun shrimp recipe is quick and easy to make with succulent shrimp spiced with piquant Cajun seasonings then quickly seared, a great dinner or appetizer! Great for adding to pasta dishes, like Cajun Shrimp Pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- For Garnish. Fresh chopped parsley red chili flakes
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp in a bowl with the Cajun Seasonings until well coated.
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- If using garlic, stir in during the last minute of cooking.
- Garnish and serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
862IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 862IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.