Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
This simple and easy shrimp recipe is made with Cajun seasoning, sauteed to perfection, and served over a bowl of rice.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Lime wedges to serve
- fresh parsley finely chopped, For garnish
- cooked jasmine rice Optional
Instructions
- Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- To a large bowl, add the 1 pound large shrimp, Kosher salt and ground pepper, and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Toss well to evenly coat.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Lime wedges. Serve over cooked jasmine rice, if desired.
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Notes
- Serving size: half the amount of the shrimp, about half a pound.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 4
- Nutrition facts do not include the rice.
- Use any oil of choice
- You may use lemons if you don't have lime.
- I prefer that you use raw shrimp instead of pre-cooked ones.
- Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1434mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3856IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg