Jump to Recipe Cajun shrimp can be made in just under 10 minutes. This zesty and buttery shrimp recipe is something that people will rave about! Pair your shrimp with pasta, rice, veggies, or eat them by themselves- no matter what you choose you will have a dinner everyone enjoys! 10 Minute Cajun Shrimp Recipe If you’re looking for a quick protein for dinner this evening, zesty Cajun shrimp should be at the top of your list! Each bite-sized shrimp is a tasty morsel bursting with Cajun flavor and you can whip them up in almost no time at all! Make a few simple side dishes and you can have a quick and easy dinner suitable for any day of the week. When in doubt, whip up some zesty Cajun shrimp!

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Try some of my other Cajun recipes like alligator, or a seafood boil. šŸ„˜ Cajun Shrimp Ingredients I highly recommend the optional Herbes de Provence and lemon juice. It really takes the flavor profile up a notch! 2Ā tablespoons Butter - For sautĆ©ing the shrimp.1Ā teaspoonĀ Garlic -Ā Minced.1Ā poundĀ ShrimpĀ - Large, peeled and deveined.1Ā tablespoonĀ Cajun SeasoningĀ - See recipe or use your favorite brand.1Ā teaspoonĀ Herbes de ProvenceĀ (optional) - For added flavor (*see note).1Ā largeĀ LemonĀ (optional) - Juiced or served on the side. Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions! šŸ”Ŗ How To Make Cajun Shrimp There’s really not much to this recipe as the shrimp cooks quickly! Grab a skillet and a spatula and you’re in business! This recipe is for 1 pound of shrimp which will yield about 4 servings. Melt. Put 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium to large skillet and melt it over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and begins to bubble, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and saute it for 1.Add shrimp. Once the garlic is fragrant, stir in 1 pound of shrimp that has been peeled and deveined as well as the Cajun seasoning. Mix until well coated. *The optional 1 teaspoon of herbes de provence can also be added at this time, as well as a squeeze of fresh lemon.Saute. Continue to saute the shrimp until it is no longer translucent and nicely pink in color, about 3-5 minutes. Serve. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Serve your shrimp with a side of dirty rice, or you could even mix it into your Cajun sausage pasta! Even topping a steamy bowl of jasmine rice with your Cajun shrimp would also be tasty. Want to dip the shrimp? Try my Cajun dipping sauce or even the famous Blove’s Sauce. Enjoy!

šŸ’­ Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Herbes de Provence adds some French influence. That would technically make this recipe more Creole than Cajun, but still tasty nonetheless!I use the juice from half a lemon. I then slice the other half into wedges as a garnish when serving!Storing: Leftover shrimp should be placed in an airtight container once cooled and refrigerated for 3-4 days. To freeze, use the same container or a freezer bag and enjoy within 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.Reheating: Once completely thawed, shrimp can be reheated in a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of butter or oil. Just sautĆ© for long enough to be hot all the way through. šŸ¦ž More Seafood Recipes! Crab RisottoAir Fryer SalmonLobster ChowderGrilled GrouperSeafood BoilSpanish Mussels

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Cajun Shrimp

Cajun shrimp can be made in just under 10 minutes. This zesty and buttery shrimp recipe is something that people will rave about! Pair your shrimp with pasta, rice, veggies, or eat them by themselves- no matter what you choose you will have a dinner everyone enjoys!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 153kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 5 minutes Total Time 10 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook IngredientsĀ US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xā–¢ 2 tablespoon butterā–¢ 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)ā–¢ 1 lb shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)ā–¢ 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)ā–¢ 1 teaspoon herbes de provence (optional)ā–¢ 1 large lemon (optional, juiced or served on the side)

InstructionsBring your skillet with the butter to medium to medium-high heat until the butter is melted and beginning to bubble. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.2 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon garlicOnce the garlic is fragrant, stir in the shrimp and the Cajun seasoning until well coated. *The optional herbes de provence can also be added at this time, as well as a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.1 lb shrimp, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon herbes de provence, 1 large lemonSaute the shrimp for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, and nicely pink in color.Remove from heat and serve immediately. Equipment You May NeedSkilletSilicone Spatula Set Notes The addition of herbes de provence adds French influence to the Cajun flavor, making the dish more Creole flavored. Either way, it’s absolutely tasty! I usually use half the lemon to squeeze into my Cajun shrimp, and slice the remaining half into wedges for serving.

NutritionCalories: 153kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g (46%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg (66%) | Sodium: 181mg (8%) | Potassium: 346mg (10%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 1046IU (21%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 84mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I canā€™t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Cajun Shrimp Course Appetizers, Main Dish, Seafood, Side DishCuisine American, SouthernAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Cajun shrimp can be made in just under 10 minutes. This zesty and buttery shrimp recipe is something that people will rave about! Pair your shrimp with pasta, rice, veggies, or eat them by themselves- no matter what you choose you will have a dinner everyone enjoys!

10 Minute Cajun Shrimp Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick protein for dinner this evening, zesty Cajun shrimp should be at the top of your list! Each bite-sized shrimp is a tasty morsel bursting with Cajun flavor and you can whip them up in almost no time at all!

Make a few simple side dishes and you can have a quick and easy dinner suitable for any day of the week.

Try some of my other Cajun recipes like alligator, or a seafood boil.

šŸ„˜ Cajun Shrimp Ingredients

I highly recommend the optional Herbes de Provence and lemon juice. It really takes the flavor profile up a notch!

  • 2Ā tablespoons Butter - For sautĆ©ing the shrimp.1Ā teaspoonĀ Garlic -Ā Minced.1Ā poundĀ ShrimpĀ - Large, peeled and deveined.1Ā tablespoonĀ Cajun SeasoningĀ - See recipe or use your favorite brand.1Ā teaspoonĀ Herbes de ProvenceĀ (optional) - For added flavor (*see note).1Ā largeĀ LemonĀ (optional) - Juiced or served on the side.

Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!

šŸ”Ŗ How To Make Cajun Shrimp

There’s really not much to this recipe as the shrimp cooks quickly! Grab a skillet and a spatula and you’re in business!

This recipe is for 1 pound of shrimp which will yield about 4 servings.

  • Melt. Put 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium to large skillet and melt it over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and begins to bubble, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and saute it for 1.Add shrimp. Once the garlic is fragrant, stir in 1 pound of shrimp that has been peeled and deveined as well as the Cajun seasoning. Mix until well coated. *The optional 1 teaspoon of herbes de provence can also be added at this time, as well as a squeeze of fresh lemon.Saute. Continue to saute the shrimp until it is no longer translucent and nicely pink in color, about 3-5 minutes. Serve. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Serve your shrimp with a side of dirty rice, or you could even mix it into your Cajun sausage pasta! Even topping a steamy bowl of jasmine rice with your Cajun shrimp would also be tasty.

Want to dip the shrimp? Try my Cajun dipping sauce or even the famous Blove’s Sauce.

Enjoy!

šŸ’­ Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Herbes de Provence adds some French influence. That would technically make this recipe more Creole than Cajun, but still tasty nonetheless!I use the juice from half a lemon. I then slice the other half into wedges as a garnish when serving!Storing: Leftover shrimp should be placed in an airtight container once cooled and refrigerated for 3-4 days. To freeze, use the same container or a freezer bag and enjoy within 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.Reheating: Once completely thawed, shrimp can be reheated in a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of butter or oil. Just sautĆ© for long enough to be hot all the way through.

šŸ¦ž More Seafood Recipes!

  • Crab RisottoAir Fryer SalmonLobster ChowderGrilled GrouperSeafood BoilSpanish Mussels

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-starĀ šŸŒŸrating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social mediaĀ @Ā Pinterest,Ā Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

šŸ“‹ Recipe

Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 9 reviews

Cajun Shrimp

Cajun shrimp can be made in just under 10 minutes. This zesty and buttery shrimp recipe is something that people will rave about! Pair your shrimp with pasta, rice, veggies, or eat them by themselves- no matter what you choose you will have a dinner everyone enjoys!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 153kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 5 minutes Total Time 10 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook IngredientsĀ US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xā–¢ 2 tablespoon butterā–¢ 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)ā–¢ 1 lb shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)ā–¢ 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)ā–¢ 1 teaspoon herbes de provence (optional)ā–¢ 1 large lemon (optional, juiced or served on the side)

InstructionsBring your skillet with the butter to medium to medium-high heat until the butter is melted and beginning to bubble. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.2 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon garlicOnce the garlic is fragrant, stir in the shrimp and the Cajun seasoning until well coated. *The optional herbes de provence can also be added at this time, as well as a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.1 lb shrimp, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon herbes de provence, 1 large lemonSaute the shrimp for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, and nicely pink in color.Remove from heat and serve immediately. Equipment You May NeedSkilletSilicone Spatula Set Notes The addition of herbes de provence adds French influence to the Cajun flavor, making the dish more Creole flavored. Either way, it’s absolutely tasty! I usually use half the lemon to squeeze into my Cajun shrimp, and slice the remaining half into wedges for serving.

NutritionCalories: 153kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g (46%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg (66%) | Sodium: 181mg (8%) | Potassium: 346mg (10%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 1046IU (21%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 84mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I canā€™t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Cajun Shrimp Course Appetizers, Main Dish, Seafood, Side DishCuisine American, Southern

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-starĀ šŸŒŸrating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social mediaĀ @Ā Pinterest,Ā Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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5 from 9 reviews

Cajun Shrimp

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 153kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

IngredientsĀ US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xā–¢ 2 tablespoon butterā–¢ 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)ā–¢ 1 lb shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)ā–¢ 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)ā–¢ 1 teaspoon herbes de provence (optional)ā–¢ 1 large lemon (optional, juiced or served on the side)

InstructionsBring your skillet with the butter to medium to medium-high heat until the butter is melted and beginning to bubble. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.2 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon garlicOnce the garlic is fragrant, stir in the shrimp and the Cajun seasoning until well coated. *The optional herbes de provence can also be added at this time, as well as a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.1 lb shrimp, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon herbes de provence, 1 large lemonSaute the shrimp for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, and nicely pink in color.Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Equipment You May NeedSkilletSilicone Spatula Set

Notes The addition of herbes de provence adds French influence to the Cajun flavor, making the dish more Creole flavored. Either way, it’s absolutely tasty! I usually use half the lemon to squeeze into my Cajun shrimp, and slice the remaining half into wedges for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g (46%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg (66%) | Sodium: 181mg (8%) | Potassium: 346mg (10%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 1046IU (21%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 84mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I canā€™t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Appetizers, Main Dish, Seafood, Side DishCuisine American, Southern

US CustomaryMetric