Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This quick and easy dish features succulent shrimp pan-seared to a golden crisp, coated in a flavorful Cajun seasoning. Paired with a zesty creamy sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether served as an appetizer, over rice, or in tacos, this recipe delivers bold flavors that will impress anyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ 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 fully coated.
- Lightly dredge the seasoned shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice to create the creamy sauce.
- Serve the crispy shrimp drizzled with the creamy sauce and garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, ensure the shrimp are patted dry well before cooking. Customize the spice level by adjusting the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to your preference. This dish can be served immediately or used as a filling for tacos or wraps.