Easy Cajun Shrimp
This Easy Cajun Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring juicy shrimp coated in smoky Cajun seasoning, cooked in garlic butter, and finished with fresh lemon and parsley. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining guests.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Paper towels
- Citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the shrimp.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning evenly over the shrimp.
- Toss until all the shrimp are well coated.
- Let the shrimp rest for 10 minutes if time allows. (optional)
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet, and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add the butter to the skillet.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter until evenly coated.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and add the fresh lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, and Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories 285 kcal
- Protein 31 g
- Carbohydrates 4 g
- Fat 15 g
- Saturated Fat 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat 9 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 235 mg
- Fiber 1 g
- Sugar 1 g
- Sodium 720 mg
- Potassium 320 mg
