Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp
Large shrimp are coated in a bold Cajun-style blend of paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, black pepper, salt, and cayenne, bringing earthy herb notes and a warming heat. Cooked with vegetable oil, they make a quick, flavorful choice for a weeknight dinner or a lively appetizer.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 73 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
- 2
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.
- Calories 180.14 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 34.62 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 1.31 g 0%
- Total Fat 4.32 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.69 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 273.96 mg High 91%
- Sodium 210.5 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.69 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 124.5 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 479.51 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 1.36 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spiced Cajun Style Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 10 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 180.14 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 10 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 10 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 180.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp healthy?
- Spiced Cajun-Style Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 180.14 calories and 34.62 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 210.5 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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