Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Name: Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound large shrimp; Kosher salt and ground pepper; 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning; Lime wedges; fresh parsley; cooked jasmine rice

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
2
Calories
305 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Deacon Rivera

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This simple and easy shrimp recipe is made with cajun seasoning, sauteed to perfection, and served over a bowl of rice.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
Lime wedges to serve
fresh parsley finely chopped, For garnish
cooked jasmine rice Optional

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Instructions

Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
To a large bowl, add the 1 pound large shrimp, Kosher salt and ground pepper, and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Toss well to evenly coat.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Lime wedges. Serve over cooked jasmine rice, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include the rice.
Serving size: half the amount of the shrimp, about half a pound.
This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 4
Nutrition facts do not include the rice.
Use any oil of choice
You may use lemons if you don't have lime.
I prefer that you use raw shrimp instead of pre-cooked
Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 1434mg (60%) Potassium 416mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3856IU (77%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	305kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	286mg	95%
Sodium	1434mg	60%
Potassium	416mg	9%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	3856IU	77%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	139mg	14%
Iron	2mg	11%