The Best Cajun Shrimp: A Flavorful Feast for Everyone
Experience the delightful flavors of Cajun shrimp in this easy-to-follow recipe that brings a taste of Louisiana to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and onion; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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