This Cajun Shrimp recipe is perfect with rice or pasta or salad – it’s an easy recipe with homemade cajun seasoning and only takes 15 minutes to make!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Yield 4 servings
Serving Size 1 serving
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Y4 teaspoon salt
Y4 teaspoon garlic powder
Y4 teaspoon onion powder
Vs teaspoon cayenne pepper use up to Y4 teaspoon for spicier shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
INSTRUCTIONS
Add smoked paprika, thyme, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and oil to a large skillet.
Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp and saute over medium-high heat until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot plain or over rice or pasta.
RECIPE NOTES
Double or triple the cajun seasoning mix and save it for later in an airtight container.
