Go Back
+ servings

Cajun Shrimp

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well coated.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and onion, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cook the Shrimp
  1. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!