Name: Cajun Shrimp
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon hot or sweet paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound raw large shrimp (26-30 count), peeled and deveined (tail-on if desired); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Cajun Shrimp

This Cajun shrimp recipe is as quick and easy as it gets. It's spicy and buttery, with a kick of lemon and fresh parsley to round out the flavors. The shrimp get a nice char on one side, then finish cooking in butter so the texture remains tender.

Ali Ramee

Published on December 8, 2020

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

½ teaspoon hot or sweet paprika
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound raw large shrimp (26-30 count), peeled and deveined (tail-on if desired)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Stir paprika, pepper, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne and oil together in a large bowl until combined. Add shrimp and toss to completely coat.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque around the edges and almost cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; turn the shrimp over and add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Cook until the shrimp are fully cooked and completely opaque, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218	Calories
16g	Fat
2g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Protein 16g	32%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Vitamin A 1069IU	21%
Sodium 937mg	41%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

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(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.