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Easy Cajun Shrimp

Spice up your life with this quick and easy Cajun shrimp recipe! It can be made any night of the week!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss together until well combined.
  2. Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice), enough to generously coat the surface.
  3. Place shrimp on the hot surface, creating one even layer and giving shrimp space between. This may need to be done in two batches.
  4. Cook 2 minutes, flip and cook on the other side another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
  5. Serve over choice of white or brown rice or grits

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 8g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 8g 12%

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