CAJUN SHRIMP

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These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you'd like, depending on your family's tastes. We love ours served alongside rice pilaf. -Donna Thomason, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Naveed Siyal
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The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I served the shrimp over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Abdul Rehmat Baig
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the shrimp turned out so good! I loved the flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


Ndikola Ayasi
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Nusrat Jahan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. We will definitely be making this again soon!


Md Foysal Ahammed
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The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I served the shrimp over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Tilila Shikemeni
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the shrimp turned out so good! I loved the flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


Daniel Rad
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Abdulmalik Chohan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. We will definitely be making this again soon!


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The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I served the shrimp over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Michal Shukrun
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the shrimp turned out so good! I loved the flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


Naim Nergjoni
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again soon!


MD fuhad Fuhad
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. We will definitely be making this again soon!


Umme Imran
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The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I served the shrimp over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Raj Kevans
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the shrimp turned out so good! I loved the flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Tamim Kazi
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again soon!


DORA L0pez
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. We will definitely be making this again soon!


Jim Pinheiro
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The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I served the shrimp over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Eleni Narta
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the shrimp turned out so good! I loved the flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


attiq gujjar
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This Cajun shrimp recipe is amazing! The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and has a nice kick. I served the shrimp over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon!


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