Description
A bold and flavorful dish featuring shrimp tossed in a spicy Cajun spice mix, cooked to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spice Mix
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Main
- 1½ pounds raw peeled shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Wedges of lime
Instructions
- Combine all spices and toss with shrimp until fully covered. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Warm oil in pan. Toss in shrimp and cook about 2 minutes on each side.
- Throw in garlic, stir for 30 seconds. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime.
Notes
- For extra spice, add cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
- Can be served over rice or with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg