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Cajun shrimp on a white plate, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Cajun Shrimp

Lori Mauer
Whip up this fiery 10-minute Cajun Shrimp recipe! Perfectly spiced & naturally gluten-free for a lightning-fast dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish, optional
  • Lime wedges for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
    Tossing raw shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a clear bowl.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook 2-5 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
    Cajun shrimp cooking in a skillet with seasoning.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
    Cajun shrimp garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 677mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Cajun Shrimp
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