Valentina Ablaev
This cajun shrimp recipe makes the most perfectly seasoned shrimp, and it could not be easier to make. Flavors of garlic, onion, oregano, and a little spice, our homemade cajun spice blend is all you need to get the perfectly flavored shrimp. The shrimp cooks in garlic and butter and absorbs all that incredible flavor.
Shrimp is the perfect protein! You can’t go wrong with shrimp for dinner, from homemade shrimp fajitas to our favorite sweet and spicy shrimp tacos!
You’ll Love this 10-Minute Recipe
This shrimp recipe is a quick and delicious dinner that comes together in only 10 minutes! It doesn’t get better than that!
Ingredients for Cajun Shrimp
- Shrimp – large shrimp is perfect for this recipe. If the shrimp has the shell on, remove the shell before cooking and clean out the vein.
- Cajun seasoning – if you don’t have a cajun spice blend, chances are, you have all the ingredients to make this homemade cajun spice mix yourself!
- Butter – adds an incredible richness to this recipe.
- Garlic – fresh minced garlic adds the best flavor.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add veggies: Make this dish a shrimp stir fry by adding vegetables! To create the best flavor, sautee some broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Adjust the spice level: Our cajun seasoning blend isn’t too spicy so if you like an extra kick, add more cayenne pepper to the shrimp marinade.
How to Make Cajun Shrimp:
- Season shrimp. Toss the shrimp in cajun seasoning and set aside.
- Cook butter. In a warm skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shrimp. Once the garlic is soft and fragrant, add in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Our Pro Tip for the Perfect Shrimp:
Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp overcook quickly, so keeping an eye on it as it cooks is essential. You don’t want the shrimp to be rubbery.
Serving Suggestions
- Pasta: Add this cajun shrimp to your cajun pasta recipe!
- Shrimp bowl: Level up your homemade shrimp rice bowl by adding cajun shrimp to it.
- Shrimp salad: These cajun shrimp would make a great addition to a simple chopped salad.
Recipe FAQs
The size of your shrimp is entirely up to you! Larger shrimp, like jumbo or colossal shrimp, will be more juicy after it’s cooked, but medium shrimp will be just as delicious.
Our homemade cajun seasoning is so delicious but you can also just use storebought cajun seasoning.
This cajun seasoning has a mild spice level, which you can enhance by adding more cayenne pepper.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Keep leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, and store for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm up the shrimp in a pan or in the microwave until reheated.
- Freeze. Store the shrimp for longer by freezing it! Add the shrimp to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat: Thaw the shrimp in the fridge overnight and reheat on the pan until warm.
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Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp and pat the shrimp dry.
- Add the shrimp to a bowl and toss with cajun seasoning.
- In a warm skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook the garlic until it is fragrant.
- Add the shrimp into the skillet, saute over medium heat, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the shrimp is cooked through.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp overcook quickly, so it is vital to keep an eye on it as it cooks. You don’t want the shrimp to be rubbery.
- Storage. Keep leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, and store for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm up the shrimp in a pan or in the microwave until reheated.
- Freeze. Store the shrimp for longer by freezing it! Add the shrimp to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat: Thaw the shrimp in the fridge overnight and reheat on the pan until warm.
