Cajun Shrimp

These quick, juicy Cajun Shrimp are exploding with flavor. Use store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning and pair with your favorite starch and vegetable for dinner in 15 minutes or less.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cajun

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories 167kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined (see note 1)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (see note 2)
lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil together. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning until fragrant, about 30 seconds (do not scorch).
Add shrimp and stir until pink and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper (I prefer a pinch of each.) Serve with lemon wedges.

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Notes

Shrimp: For the best flavor, buy individually quick frozen raw shrimp. Thaw frozen shrimp overnight in the refrigerator or in a bowl in the sink with a trickle of cold water running over them. To clean the shrimp, use a paring knife to cut along the dark vein on the back of each shrimp and remove it. Rinse out the back of each shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
Cajun seasoning: Make it yourself with 3 Tbsp. paprika, 2 Tbsp. garlic powder, 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning, 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper, 1 Tbsp. onion powder, and 1 Tbsp. dried thyme. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: This recipe makes about 2 c. of cooked shrimp, enough for 4 servings, 1/2 c. each.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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