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Cajun Shrimp

Spicy and flavorful Cajun shrimp, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
Cook the Shrimp
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the juices.

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