Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce
Get ready to delight your palate with Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce! This dish features plump shrimp coated in a smoky Cajun seasoning, pan-seared to golden perfection for that irresistible crunch. Drizzled with a zesty, creamy sauce, it’s a flavor explosion that brings restaurant-quality dining right into your home. Whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or impressing guests at a gathering, this dish is both versatile and satisfying. Serve it as an appetizer, main course, or even in tacos—every bite promises to be a crispy, spicy dream you’ll want to recreate time and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss in Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Lightly dredge the seasoned shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayo, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the crispy shrimp drizzled with the creamy sauce and garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg