Cajun Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. light mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. ketchup; 2 tbsp. minced celery; 1 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves; 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (see Tips & Techniques); 1 green onion; 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning (see Tips & Techniques); 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tsp. grated fresh lemon peel; 1 1/4 lb. large shrimp; Green-onion and lemon-peel slivers; Lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. light mayonnaise
2 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. minced celery
1 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (see Tips & Techniques)
1 green onion
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning (see Tips & Techniques)
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. grated fresh lemon peel
1 1/4 lb. large shrimp
Green-onion and lemon-peel slivers
Lemon wedges (optional)

1
Prepare Remoulade Sauce: In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients.
2
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days if not serving right away.
3
Prepare Cajun Shrimp: In medium bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, oil, and lemon peel.
4
Add shrimp to spice mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5
Place shrimp on hot grill rack (or hot flat grill topper) over medium-high heat and cook 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp are opaque throughout, turning shrimp over once.
6
Transfer shrimp to platter; garnish with green onion and lemon peel.
7
Serve shrimp with lemon wedges if you like and Remoulade Sauce.
8
Nutritional information is based on one serving of shrimp without sauce Each 1 tablespoon sauce: About 30 calories, 0 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 3 g total fat (1 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium.

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. light mayonnaise, 2 tbsp. ketchup, 2 tbsp. minced celery, 1 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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