Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This dish features succulent shrimp, pan-seared to golden perfection with a zesty Cajun crust, all drizzled in a rich and flavorful creamy sauce. It’s a quick and easy dinner option that’s perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings. Whether served as an appetizer, over rice, or tucked into tacos, every bite is a delightful explosion of flavors. Elevate your dinner game and bring restaurant-quality results into your home kitchen with this mouthwatering recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1.5 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
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss them in Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Lightly dredge the seasoned shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, 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: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg