Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
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4.9
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
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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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- lime to serve, wedges
- parsley finely chopped, For garnish, fresh
- jasmine rice Optional, cooked
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
18 reviews
Excellent
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