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Cajun Shrimp
This is an easy and quick Cajun Shrimp Recipe, a perfect blend of juicy shrimp with a homemade spicy mix, perfect for a weekend dinner.
Course
Appetizer, Dinner
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
Servings
Calories
207
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
1
lb
large shrimp
peeled and deveined
2
teaspoon
olive oil
/avocado oil
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
¼
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
½
teaspoon
onion powder
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
oregano
dried
½
teaspoon
black pepper
¼
teaspoon
salt
to taste
Instructions
Make sure your shrimp are cleaned, peeled, and deveined.
In a mixing bowl, add the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
Toss everything together until the shrimp are well-coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
Garnish Cajun shrimp with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
207
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
31
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
|
Cholesterol:
286
mg
|
Sodium:
1577
mg
|
Potassium:
322
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
0.2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1224
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
137
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg