Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This dish features succulent shrimp pan-seared to golden perfection, coated in a smoky Cajun seasoning that delivers a delightful crunch. Topped with a zesty homemade creamy sauce, every bite is an explosion of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this quick and easy recipe brings restaurant-quality results right to your kitchen. Serve it as an appetizer, main dish, or in tacos for a fun twist. You won’t be able to resist making this flavorful dish again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 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 them in Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- Lightly dredge the seasoned shrimp in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice to create the creamy sauce.
- Arrange the cooked shrimp on a serving platter and drizzle with creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg