Cajun Shrimp
A quick and easy Cajun-inspired dish, bursting with bold spices and the succulent texture of perfectly cooked shrimp, ideal for entertaining or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste (recipe note #1)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place raw shrimp in a medium bowl; sprinkle Cajun seasoning over and toss to coat evenly.
- Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sizzling. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to skillet and spread into an even layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to platter or serving bowl and garnish grated parsley if desired; serve.
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Notes
- Different brands of Cajun seasoning have varying levels of salt, so begin with a tablespoon, or less if the one you have is notably salty, and adjust according to your taste. If you opt for a seasoning without salt (which I prefer), combine 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons of the seasoning with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt. From there you can adjust the quantities of each ingredient to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1037IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
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