Spicy Cajun Shrimp – 20-Minute Recipe
A sizzling, high‑protein shrimp dish that bursts with Cajun heat and fresh garlic. The buttery sauce is brightened with a splash of citrus, making it a quick, satisfying dinner for any seafood lover.
Recipe by cookwithchay· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 16 oz shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic
- 0.25 onion
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- a pinch salt
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 cup broth
- lemon or lime juice, to taste
Instructions
- 1Thaw the shrimp, cut a slit down the back to butterfly them, and pat dry with a napkin.
- 2Chop the garlic and cilantro.
- 3Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter.
- 4Reduce the heat to low, add the minced garlic and diced onion, and sauté for about 30 seconds, being careful not to let them burn.
- 5Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, chili flakes, paprika, a pinch of salt, and the chopped cilantro; stir to combine.
- 6Add a splash of water (or broth) to create a thin sauce.
- 7Increase the heat to medium and add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink.
- 8Drizzle with lemon or lime juice to taste and mix gently.
- 9Cook for an additional 1 minute to ensure the shrimp are fully cooked, then remove the pan from heat to keep the sauce bright.
- 10Serve immediately, optionally over rice or pasta.
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Dry shrimp first
Pat the thawed shrimp dry before adding them to the pan.
Gentle sauté for aromatics
Cook the minced garlic and diced onion on low heat for about 30 seconds to prevent burning.
Create a thin sauce
Add a splash of water or broth after the spices to form a thin sauce before the shrimp go in.
Add citrus at the end
Drizzle lemon or lime juice after removing the pan from heat.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Spicy Cajun Shrimp?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Spicy Cajun Shrimp recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Spicy Cajun Shrimp recipe come from?
- It was shared by cookwithchay on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.