Seafood

Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe is an easy weeknight meal that you can get on the table in under 15 minutes! This dish uses your favorite cajun flavors, spice and some sweetness from the honey.

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Total15 min
  • Makes4 servings
  • Calories273
Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl toss the shrimp with the cajun seasoning and the salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sear, until it becomes slightly pink, around 2 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Add the butter and honey and continue cooking for 4 more minutes or until the shrimp is cooked and the sauce is shiny and slightly caramelized.

  4. 4

    Add the lemon juice and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

Notes

This shrimp is delicious and goes great with almost any side you like. You can sprinkle it with freshly cracked pepper or with chopped chives.

Per serving

  • Carbs10 g
  • Protein23 g
  • Fat16 g
  • Fiber1 g

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