Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce
Get ready to indulge in the bold and savory flavors of Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This quick and easy dish features juicy shrimp pan-seared to golden perfection with a smoky Cajun crust, then drizzled with a zesty creamy sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights, gatherings, or simply when you’re craving something delicious, this recipe is easily customizable and brings restaurant-quality results right to your home. Whether served over rice, tucked into tacos, or enjoyed as an appetizer, every bite is a delightful combination of crispy, spicy, and creamy goodness that will have you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss in Cajun seasoning until well-coated.
- Lightly dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve shrimp on a platter, drizzled with creamy sauce and garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg