Pan-fried Shrimp With Creole Mayonnaise
This dish features succulent pan-fried shrimp served with a zesty creole mayonnaise. The combination of spices and creamy sauce elevates the shrimp, making it a delightful option for any meal.
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 paprika, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chives (chopped)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, and chopped chives to create the Creole mayonnaise.
- In a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and serve immediately with the Creole mayonnaise on the side.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.