Cajun Shrimp Recipe (Spicy Version Included)
This Cajun Shrimp recipe is perfect with rice or pasta or salad - it's an easy recipe with homemade cajun seasoning and only takes 15 minutes to make!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Cost: $9
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper use up to 1/4 teaspoon for spicier shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Add smoked paprika, thyme, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and sauté over medium-high heat until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot plain or over rice or pasta.
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Notes
Double or triple the cajun seasoning mix and save it for later in an airtight container.
Source: adapted slightly from Taste of Home magazine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg