Description
Get ready to indulge in the vibrant flavors of Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This dish features succulent shrimp coated in a spicy Cajun seasoning and pan-seared to golden perfection. Drizzled with a zesty, creamy sauce, it’s the ideal meal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Perfect as a standalone dish, in tacos, or atop rice, each bite promises a delightful explosion of flavor. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself, this quick and easy recipe brings restaurant-quality taste right to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and coat with Cajun seasoning.
- Lightly dredge the shrimp in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve shrimp drizzled with creamy sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 160mg