Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp
Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp delivers a bold, peppery kick balanced by warm paprika and aromatic herbs. Each juicy bite is coated in a garlicky, smoky blend with a touch of heat from cayenne, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or as a lively party appetizer. Serve hot with rice, salad, or crusty bread to soak up the seasoned oils.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper into a sealable plastic bag and shake to combine. Add the shrimp and shake to coat.
- 2
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the shrimp in the hot oil until they turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.
- Calories 171.64 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.81 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.97 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 219.53 mg High
- Sodium 645.94 mg High
- Fiber 0.69 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.21 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 148.64 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.34 mg Low Source
- Potassium 308.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.89 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.36 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spiced Cajun Style Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 171.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Garlic Powder. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 171.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
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