Cajun Shrimp
Bold and flavorful Cajun Shrimp has slightly charred, savory crust with juicy and tender inside. Ready in 10 minutes and great with rice, pasta, potatoes and wraps.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper. Whisk and set aside.
- Pat dry the shrimp with paper towel and add to a large bowl. Sprinkle with seasoning and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Preheat large non-stick skillet on medium heat and add oil. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes or until it begins to turn pink on the bottom.
- Gently flip and stir to make sure shrimp will cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Cool the shrimp before transferring to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 788mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g