How to Make Cajun Skillet Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving a burst of flavor in your seafood dish, then look no further than Cajun skillet shrimp. This dish is a perfect combination of spicy, savory, and satisfying. The Cajun seasoning adds a kick to the succulent shrimp, making it a standout dish that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.

With its origins in Louisiana, Cajun cuisine is known for its bold and zesty flavors. And this Cajun skillet shrimp recipe is no exception. The combination of seasonings, aroma...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 loaf French bread

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute garlic in the hot oil until brown, about 2 minutes. Add butter, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Let simmer until butter has melted through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix shrimp and butter mixture together in a cast iron skillet. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the skillet from the refrigerator.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Place the French bread into the skillet with the shrimp and continue to cook until shrimp are bright pink and bread is slightly brown on top, about 10 minutes more. Serve in the cast iron skillet and use the bread to dip up the sauce.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 196mg
    • Sodium: 1395mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 376mg