Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Name: Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon paprika; 0.75 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.75 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste; 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

This Cajun shrimp recipe delivers a spicy and delicious dish with shrimp seasoned perfectly with paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.

Total time10 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
0.75 teaspoon dried thyme
0.75 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

In a sealable plastic bag, combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper; seal and shake well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Add shrimp to the bag and shake until evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn bright pink and are no longer transparent in the center, approximately 4 minutes. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 166 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 443 mg
Protein Content: 28 g
Cholesterol Content: 259 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g