Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This quick and easy dish features juicy shrimp coated in a smoky Cajun crust, pan-seared to golden perfection. Drizzled with a zesty, creamy sauce, it delivers an explosion of flavors that’s perfect for busy weeknights or exciting gatherings.
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 (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss in Cajun seasoning until fully coated. Lightly dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the seared shrimp on a platter, drizzled with creamy sauce and garnished with chopped parsley or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 190mg