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Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
I often reach for this Cajun shrimp recipe when I want a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner. Since shrimp cook quicky and there is very little vegetable prep, the whole meal comes together in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- A pinch of chili flakes
- 2 medium green bell peppers diced small
- 2 small shallots minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a bowl and toss with the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and chili flakes. Set aside to marinate while you prep the veggies.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sear for 2 minutes. Add the peppers and shallots to the pan then cook for 2 more minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and push the shrimp and veggies to the side of the pan. Add the tomato paste and let it caramelize for 2-3 minutes, or until it darkens and smells sweet.
- Add the stock to the pan and stir everything together, scraping the bottom to remove any stuck-on flavorful bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Serving: If you'd like to serve this with rice, put on a pot before you start making the shrimp. This recipe also goes well with low-carb cauliflower rice.
- Shrimp: While you can make this with any size of shrimp you like, I prefer medium-sized (30/40 count) shrimp.
- Shrimp: While you can make this with any size of shrimp you like, I prefer medium-sized (30/40 count) shrimp.
- Cajun seasoning: If the Cajun seasoning you have in your pantry is really spicy, you may want to reduce the amount.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
274mg
(91%)
Sodium
680mg
(28%)
Potassium
756mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2137IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 274mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 756mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2137IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.