Cajun Shrimp

This Cajun Shrimp just may be the easiest recipe ever! All it takes is about 5 minutes for this easy shrimp recipe. Serve the shrimp over grits, pasta, or by themselves for a spicy, flavorful dish.

Love a little bit of Cajun in your life? You can also try this Cajun Chicken Pasta, these Spicy Cajun Cheesesteak Sandwiches, or this Cheesy Baked Cajun Pasta.

Sometimes all you need is a super simple recipe in your life. Make that recipe spicy, and you know I’m a fan.

These are just two reasons I love this cajun shrimp recipe.

It really doesn’t get easier than this recipe – 10 minutes and it’s done. And it’s only 4 ingredients.

I like to eat these just as they are, but you could also serve them over grits, rice, pasta, or even some red beans and rice.

Ingredients

All you need are 4 ingredients!

Shrimp: I like to use large shrimp. Technically you could use any size, but just be aware that the smaller the shrimp, the faster they will cook.

Cajun Seasoning: I like to make homemade Cajun seasoning, and always have a jar on hand. But you could use store bought if that’s what you have.

Butter: I like to use unsalted butter.

Lime Wedges: These are optional, but I love the brightness and freshness it brings to the final dish.

How to Make Cajun Shrimp

1: In a bowl, mix the shrimp and the Cajun seasoning together.

2: Melt the butter in a skillet. I like to use a cast iron skillet.

3: Add the shrimp to the hot skillet. Cook until the shrimp is pink. I like to cook it on the first side for about a minute to a minute and a half then flip the shrimp to cook the second side.

Tips and Tricks

If you want to add even more flavor, you can add in a clove of minced garlic to the melted butter just before you add the shrimp.

I love the flavor that the butter brings, but you could also use olive oil.

If you want to serve this over pasta or rice, you can stir in some chicken broth or heavy cream to make more of a sauce. The liquid will pick up all of the flavor from the skillet so it will be super flavorful!

More Shrimp Recipes

Shrimp Quesadillas with Chorizo
Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables
Shrimp Alfredo
Moo Shu Shrimp
Spicy Shrimp Bowls

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Cajun Shrimp

5 from 1 vote

Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

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This Cajun Shrimp just may be the easiest recipe ever! All it takes is about 10 minutes for this easy shrimp recipe. Serve the shrimp over grits, pasta, or by themselves for a spicy, flavorful dish.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
• ▢ 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

• Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add Cajun seasoning. Stir gently until the shrimp is coated in the seasoning.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, stirring as needed, about 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and squeeze lime juice over the shrimp, if desired.

Recipe Notes:

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 184kcal (9%), Protein: 28g (56%), Fat: 8g (12%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 242mg (81%), Sodium: 1510mg (66%)

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