Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce
Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce is a delightful dish that brings bold flavors right to your table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp pan-seared to golden perfection, coated in a smoky Cajun spice blend. The addition of a zesty creamy sauce elevates each bite, making this dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether served as an appetizer, a main dish over rice, or tucked inside tacos, this versatile meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal clean-up and preparation time, you can enjoy restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
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 the shrimp dry using paper towels.
- Toss the shrimp in Cajun seasoning until well-coated.
- Lightly dredge the seasoned shrimp in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the cooked shrimp drizzled with the creamy sauce and garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the recipe (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg