Description
Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Lemon Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring shrimp coated in Cajun seasoning, cooked in a creamy garlic lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or pasta (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp over cooked rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp before cooking.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg