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Juicy garlic butter shrimp garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate.

Cajun Shrimp

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine cajun
Servings 4
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2-4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Red chili flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning to coat evenly.
    Raw shrimp coated with seasoning in a glass bowl for cooking or recipes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are pink and opaque.
    Juicy sauteed shrimp in a black skillet with garlic and seasoning on a gray surface.
  • Add the minced garlic in the last 30 seconds to avoid burning. Adjust seasonings as needed.
    Juicy shrimp sautéed with spices and fresh parsley in a black skillet.
  • Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with fresh parsley and red chili flakes if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 644mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Cajun Shrimp
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