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Cajun Spiced Shrimp with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Fresh Lemon Juice

Cajun Spiced Shrimp with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Fresh Lemon Juice

This flavorful Cajun spiced shrimp dish is quick to make and brings a zesty twist with garlic and fresh lemon juice, perfect for any seafood lover.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • as needed Lemon wedges (for serving)

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss to combine.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.