Cajun Shrimp
These shrimp are seasoned with homemade Cajun seasoning, then pan-fried in butter to delicious perfection! Great for dinner or an appetizer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil, Cajun seasoning and lemon juice until it forms a paste.
- Rub the paste onto the shrimp, coating them evenly.
- Place the butter into a medium skillet over medium high heat.
- Melt the butter then sauté the garlic until browned and fragrant.
- Place the shrimp into the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked completely.
- Don't over cook them, they will be rubbery.
Notes
- This recipe works with any type of shrimp, but we love to use jumbo shrimp for a treat!
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1241IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg