Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This dish features succulent shrimp pan-seared to golden perfection, coated in a flavorful Cajun seasoning that delivers a delightful kick. Topped with a zesty creamy sauce, it’s an easy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or when you’re craving something bold and delicious. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, main dish, or filling for tacos, this recipe ensures restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Every bite is a crispy, spicy dream that you’ll want to make again and again!
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 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with Cajun seasoning.
- Lightly dredge the seasoned shrimp in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the cooked shrimp drizzled with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (about 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg