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Cajun Shrimp
5 from 3 votes

Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp is a quick and easy seafood dish of tender, juicy shrimp tossed in a homemade seasoning with bold spices and sauteed in butter.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning:
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoons thyme dried
Shrimp:
  • 2 pounds Shrimp , peeled and deveined (13-15 count)
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup parsley , finely minced

Instructions

Cajun Seasoning:
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small bowl add salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano and thyme and mix well with a fork.
Shrimp:
  1. Season the shrimp with the cajun seasoning.
  2. Add butter to a large heavy skillet, heat to high.
  3. Cook in small batches, 2 minutes on each side.
  4. Serve with rice, garnish with finely minced parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 395mg (132%) Sodium 856mg (36%) Potassium 658mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 1026IU (21%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 395mg 132%
Sodium 856mg 36%
Potassium 658mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 1026IU 21%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 165mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.