Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This dish features succulent shrimp pan-seared to a golden brown, enveloped in a smoky Cajun seasoning that delivers a delightful crunch. Topped with a zesty creamy sauce, it’s an explosion of flavors that will impress at any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, laid-back gatherings, or even as a fun taco filling, this recipe brings restaurant-quality results right to your kitchen. In just 16 minutes, enjoy every crispy, spicy bite of this delectable dish!
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
- 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 shrimp in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve shrimp topped with the creamy sauce and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, ensure shrimp are thoroughly dried before cooking. Adjust the level of spiciness in the creamy sauce by varying the amount of hot sauce.