Easy Cajun Shrimp
This easy Cajun shrimp recipe takes just 5 minutes and comes out juicy and perfectly seasoned! The best quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, deveined and thawed if frozen (tail on or peeled)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons purchased Cajun seasoning OR 1 1/2 tablespoons homemade Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder.
- In your largest skillet* (cast iron or stainless preferred), heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Once cooked through, serve immediately.
Notes
*Want to grill it instead? Go to Cajun Grilled Shrimp.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/cajun-shrimp/
