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Cajun Shrimp
This Cajun shrimp recipe is large shrimp coated in butter, lemon and seasonings then seared to perfection. A quick dinner option that can be on the table in 15 minutes and always gets rave reviews!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 198 kcal
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, you can leave the tails on if you prefer 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning homemade or store bought salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped lemon wedges for garnish
Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper on the shrimp; toss to coat evenly.
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, cook for 1 minute.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.
Calories: 198 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 308 mg | Sodium: 1000 mg | Potassium: 159 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 923 IU | Vitamin C: 9 mg | Calcium: 174 mg | Iron: 3 mg