Creamy Cajun Shrimp
Creamy Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 330 g peeled shrimp, (~500g unpeeled shrimp)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons oil
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup broth
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Garnish
- to taste lemon juice
- as needed chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein the shrimp. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for approximately 1–2 minutes per side, just until the shrimp becomes opaque. Once cooked, set the shrimp aside.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Using the same pan, remove any excess oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and cook until it becomes fragrant, which should take about 30 seconds. Next, add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour in 3/4 cup of broth and use a utensil to scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze it. Let it simmer for about 1 minute. Then, add 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose cream, 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, and the optional 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Continue to simmer for 2–4 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If a thicker consistency is desired, allow the sauce to simmer for a bit longer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Return the previously cooked shrimp to the pan. Toss the shrimp to ensure they are fully coated in the sauce. Cook for about 1 minute until the shrimp is perfectly heated through. Turn off the heat, then add lemon juice to taste and chopped parsley for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Cajun Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 330 g peeled shrimp, (~500g unpeeled shrimp)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons oil
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup broth
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Garnish
- to taste lemon juice
- as needed chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein the shrimp. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for approximately 1–2 minutes per side, just until the shrimp becomes opaque. Once cooked, set the shrimp aside.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Using the same pan, remove any excess oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and cook until it becomes fragrant, which should take about 30 seconds. Next, add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour in 3/4 cup of broth and use a utensil to scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze it. Let it simmer for about 1 minute. Then, add 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose cream, 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, and the optional 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Continue to simmer for 2–4 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If a thicker consistency is desired, allow the sauce to simmer for a bit longer.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Return the previously cooked shrimp to the pan. Toss the shrimp to ensure they are fully coated in the sauce. Cook for about 1 minute until the shrimp is perfectly heated through. Turn off the heat, then add lemon juice to taste and chopped parsley for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min