Cajun Shrimp
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings (1/2 cup each)
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Calories
167 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Cajun Shrimp
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These quick, juicy Cajun Shrimp are exploding with flavor. Use store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning and pair with your favorite starch and vegetable for dinner in 15 minutes or less.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (see note 1)
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (see note 2, raw
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- lemon for serving, wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil together. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning until fragrant, about 30 seconds (do not scorch).
- Add shrimp and stir until pink and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper (I prefer a pinch of each.) Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning: You can make homemade cajun seasoning or substitute store-bought.
- To peel and devein the shrimp: Use scissors and cut along the middle back of each shrimp, leaving the tail intact. Use a paring knife to cut along the dark vein on the back of each shrimp and remove it. Rinse out the back of each shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of cooked shrimp, enough for 4 servings, 1/2 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
688mg
(29%)
Potassium
159mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
872IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 688mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 872IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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