Flavorful Cajun Shrimp
A simple and bold Cajun shrimp recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Sauté the shrimp for 5-7 minutes, turning frequently until they are pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and toss well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Quality matters: Use fresh shrimp when possible. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
