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Easy Cajun Shrimp

This Cajun shrimp is the quickest dinner idea that's big on flavor, thanks to my homemade Cajun seasoning! It's the perfect way to jazz up a simple shrimp dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Cajun Shrimp, Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Add them to a mixing bowl along with the cajun seasoning and toss to evenly coat.
    Prepping Cajun shrimp in a bowl
  • Cook the shrimp. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
    A pan with cooked Cajun shrimp

Notes

  • If you want tips for storing homemade spice blends and seasonings, make sure to check out my spice drawer organization post. 

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1168IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg