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This Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal! You only need about 10 minutes to have this main dish on the table!

Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp in a white bowl.

Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp

I don’t know about y’all, but life just never seems to slow down … does it?! It seems like there is always something to do and not enough hours in the day!

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Since I know many of you are in the same boat with hectic schedules, I wanted to share one of my family’s favorite quick meals – Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp. We usually have this with Dirty Rice (if time is really tight, I love Zatarains – otherwise I make it from scratch), a veggie of some kind and some hot buttered rolls or biscuits. Just because time is short, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor … and believe me, this meal is big on flavor!

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Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp in a white bowl with a green napkin.

this recipe was originally shared at All She Cooks

Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp in a white bowl.

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4.41 from 15 votes
Servings: 6 servings

Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp

By Jamie Sherman
This Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal! You only need about 10 minutes to have this main dish on the table!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, deveined with tails on, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • Chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place the shrimp in the pan, shaking a bit so they are in a single layer. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  • Cook for 3 minutes. Stir the shrimp so that most of the cooked sides are face up. Allow to cook for an additional minute or two or until the shrimp are pink.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve with pasta, rice, or bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 137mg, Sodium: 137mg, Potassium: 254mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 1324IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on August 17, 2014. Updated on May 1, 2021.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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