Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipes

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EASY 5 MINUTE CAJUN SHRIMP



Easy 5 Minute Cajun Shrimp image

Cajun shrimp that is insanely delicious and only takes 5 minutes to make is the kind of dinner that dreams are made of! This recipe will knock your socks off and it will be something that the whole family will go crazy over!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the butter and melt. Add in the garlic.
  • Add in the shrimp and cajun seasoning and toss in the butter to coat.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and cooked throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 52 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CAJUN SHRIMP



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This easy Cajun shrimp recipe takes just 5 minutes on the stove for a big payoff in flavor! Whip it up as a quick weeknight dinner.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Main dish

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons purchased Cajun seasoning OR 1 1/2 tablespoons homemade Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder.
  • In your largest skillet* (cast iron or stainless preferred), heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Once cooked through, serve immediately.

EASY CAJUN SHRIMP



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This was so simple and tasty with just the right amount of heat. I served it with a pre-packaged Cajun style rice but it would be great with white rice also.

Provided by Teresa in Charleston

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sprig fresh rosemary (rinsed)
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
3 tablespoons butter
5 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons louisiana-style seasoning
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Chop rosemary finely, using only leaves & set aside.
  • Peel & devein shrimp (or cheat like I do and buy it like that already).
  • Preheat a large saute pan on medium-high heat and place butter in pan.
  • Crush garlic using a garlic press into the saute pan & cook two minutes, until golden in color.
  • Sprinkle the Louisiana-style seasoning over shrimp.
  • Add shrimp to pan and cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp from and cover to keep warm.
  • Add remaining ingredients, including rosemary to pan and cook 2-3 minutes until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Serve sauce over shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 320.2, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 23.5

CAJUN SHRIMP



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Shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CAJUN SHRIMP BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cajun Shrimp Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: andouille sausages, shrimp, red potatoes, corn, oil, butter, garlic, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 andouille sausages, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 red potatoes, quartered
2 pieces corn, quartered
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
fresh parsley, chopped
lemon wedge, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the Cajun spice mix ingredients and stir to combine.
  • In a baking dish, combine potatoes, corn, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of oil, and ½ tablespoon of the cajun spice mix.
  • Mix until the vegetables are coated evenly with the spice mix. Place butter on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, shrimp, garlic, oil, and ½ tablespoon of the spice mix. Save the remaining spice mix for future recipes.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the sausage and shrimp into the same baking dish as the corn and potatoes.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Top with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and beer!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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