Cajun Shrimp

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 45m

Cook 5m

Total 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)

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

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

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.

Cajun Shrimp

Ingredients

For The Cajun Seasoning

For The Shrimp

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Cajun Shrimp

Ingredients

For The Cajun Seasoning

For The Shrimp

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts