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Cajun Spiced Shrimp

Cajun Spiced Shrimp prepared dish

Cajun spiced shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases succulent shrimp coated in a zesty blend of cajun spices. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, offering a delightful kick of heat and a burst of flavor. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include lemon juice, shrimp, cajun seasoning, black pepper.
  • Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 500 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Toss the shrimp until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer.
  4. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the shrimp with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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