Cajun Shrimp

Name: Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Cajun Shrimp is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in just 10 minutes. Made with 1 teaspoon paprika, ¾ teaspoon dried thyme, ¾ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 6%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 443mg 19%

Total Carbohydrate 0.9g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%

Total Sugars 0.1g

Protein 28g 56%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix.

Add shrimp and shake to coat.

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.