Description
Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce brings spicy Southern charm straight to your dinner plate, delivering a zesty seafood experience that dances with bold Creole flavors and creamy richness perfect for your weeknight menu.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Seasoning and Garnish:
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: a few dashes of hot sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Grab your 1 lb of shrimp and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over the shrimp and sprinkle 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, plus salt and pepper across the shrimp. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Allow seasoned shrimp to marinate for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to absorb flavors.
- Whisk ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Add ½ tsp Cajun seasoning and a pinch of paprika to the sauce. Optional: Include a few dashes of hot sauce for extra kick.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until surface is very hot.
- Place shrimp in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Cook for 2 minutes on first side until golden.
- Flip shrimp and cook additional 2 minutes until completely opaque and edges are crispy.
- Transfer shrimp to serving plate and drizzle with prepared sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Work fast while cooking shrimp to prevent overcooking and maintain their tender texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and crispy exterior when searing.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning levels to match your preferred spice tolerance, starting with less and adding more gradually.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use less mayonnaise in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg