The Best Cajun Shrimp: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Recipe
The Best Cajun Shrimp is a deliciously juicy twist on a classic dish, bursting with flavor and spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp mixture.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg