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Cajun Shrimp
Easy Skillet Cajun Shrimp is easy to prepare and bursting with bold flavors, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to please.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
73 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, jumbo
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- lemon optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the Cajun seasoning.
- Season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, making sure to evenly coat each shrimp.
- In a large pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they turn pink and are no longer translucent.
- Serve the shrimp hot with rice or as a side dish, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional). Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
583mg
(24%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
556IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 556IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.