Name: Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Cajun Seasoning:; 1 tablespoon (7g) sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon (10g) granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons (5g) cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; For the Shrimp:; 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (16 ounces; 454g); 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon (12g) Cajun seasoning (recipe above); 2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral oil, such as canola, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (1/2 ounce; 14g), plus more as needed

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

Total Time

50m

This Cajun Shrimp recipe features a homemade blend of spices paired with jumbo shrimp, creating a bold and flavorful dish. The seasoning mixture of paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper, plus a touch of sugar and cumin, bring a perfect amount of heat to these succulent shrimp, delivering a true taste of Louisiana.

Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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For The Cajun Seasoning

1 tablespoon (7g) sweet paprika

1 tablespoon (10g) granulated garlic

2 teaspoons (5g) cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

For The Shrimp

1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (16 ounces; 454g)

3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon (12g) Cajun seasoning (recipe above)

2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral oil, such as canola, plus more as needed

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (1/2 ounce; 14g), plus more as needed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

131kcal

6%
Fat

9g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

4g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

74mg

3%
Sodium

230mg

11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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