Easy Cajun Shrimp

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    188 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Cajun

Easy Cajun Shrimp

This Cajun shrimp is the quickest dinner idea that's big on flavor, thanks to my homemade Cajun seasoning! It's the perfect way to jazz up a simple shrimp dinner.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
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Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Add them to a mixing bowl along with the cajun seasoning and toss to evenly coat.
  2. Cook the shrimp. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.

Notes

  • If you want tips for storing homemade spice blends and seasonings, make sure to check out my spice drawer organization post. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 964mg (40%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 1168IU (23%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 964mg 40%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 1168IU 23%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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