Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Simple and easy shrimp recipe made with cajun seasoning, sauteed to perfection, and served over a bowl or rice.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Lime wedges to serve
- For garnish: fresh parsley finely chopped
- Optional: cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- To a large bowl, add the shrimp, salt, pepper, and 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 rice, if desired.
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.
- We prefer that you use raw shrimp instead of pre-cooked
- 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