5 from 21 votes
Easy Cajun Shrimp
Easy Cajun Shrimp features peeled, deveined large shrimp coated in Cajun seasoning and quickly cooked in olive oil until opaque and slightly crispy. This straightforward method produces juicy shrimp with a spiced coating suitable for quick meals or appetizers.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
188 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, large or jumbo
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- Check the spice drawer organization post for tips on storing homemade spice blends and seasonings to keep them fresh and flavorful.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% 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.