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Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Lemon Sauce is delicious!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 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.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the shrimp over cooked rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgSugar: 1g

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.

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