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The Best Cajun Butter Shrimp
The best cajun butter shrimp recipe is bursting with flavor and so easy to make - from fridge to fork in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 181 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Keto
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 tbsp buttter
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cajun seasoning and funnel all but two tablespoons into a jar for use later.
- Add shrimp to plastic bag or bowl and toss in 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning.
- Toss evenly to coat.
- Melt butter in pan until light and foamy.
- Add shrimp to pan and cook on medium high until opaque - bright pink and white.
- Do not over cook shrimp, cook until just no longer grey.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
239mg
(80%)
Sodium
4255mg
(177%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 4255mg | 177% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.