Creamy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creamy Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, detailed, deveigned; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¾ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon oregano; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream; chopped parsley; 360 g green beans

Servings: persons

1 lb raw shrimp, detailed, deveigned
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
chopped parsley
360 g green beans

1
Season the shrimp with the spices above.
2
You can also add a bit of hot sauce for a kick.
3
Heat up your green beans either on stove top or microwave.
4
I used frozen green beans.
5
Melt 2 T of butter in a pan or wok over medium-high heat, and drizzle Olive Oil in the pan as well.
6
Just before butter browns, add the shrimp one at a time to the pan.
7
After about 1-2 minutes on one side, flip the shrimp over to cook through.
8
Remove shrimp from pan, reduce heat to low.
9
Keep Shrimp covered and on a warmer if possible to keep warm.
10
Add 1 T of butter, lemon juice and Half & Half to the pan, continuously stirring until creamy.
11
(You can use heavy cream for a heavier sauce).
12
Pour cream over the shrimp.
13
Put green beans on top of a plate, and spread half of the creamy shrimp on top of the green beans.
14
DELICIOUS!

286

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 lb raw shrimp, detailed, deveigned, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cajun Shrimp 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.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp

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