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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
5 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 ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Shrimp:
- 2 pounds Shrimp , peeled and deveined (13-15 count)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup parsley , finely minced
Instructions
Cajun Seasoning:
- In a small bowl add salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano and thyme and mix well with a fork.
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Shrimp:
- Season the shrimp with the cajun seasoning.
- Add butter to a large heavy skillet, heat to high.
- Cook in small batches, 2 minutes on each side.
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
395mg
(132%)
Sodium
856mg
(36%)
Potassium
658mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1026IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
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.