Description
Get ready to indulge in Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce, a dish that will ignite your taste buds! This recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a smoky Cajun seasoning and pan-seared to golden perfection. Topped with a zesty creamy sauce, this meal is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, making it ideal for busy weeknights or lively gatherings. Serve it as an appetizer, main course, or even as a vibrant taco filling. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can enjoy restaurant-quality shrimp right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss in Cajun seasoning until fully coated. Dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
- Arrange cooked shrimp on a serving dish, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg