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Easy Cajun Shrimp
This cajun shrimp recipe is so easy to make and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Packed with flavor and simply delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 750 g (1½ lb) shrimp / prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp crushed fresh garlic
- 1 cup stock / white wine
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl then add the olive oil, half of the seasonings and a generous pinch of salt.
- Stir to coat the shrimp in the spices.
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for a minute per side until they are golden brown and just cooked.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter and add the fresh garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then add the remaining spices.
- Cook for another 30 seconds then add a cup of stock/wine and allow to deglaze the pan and reduce by half.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Allow the shrimp to heat through.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
302mg
(101%)
Sodium
367mg
(15%)
Potassium
619mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2429IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 302mg | 101% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2429IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.