Ingredients Fish & Seafood Healthy Shellfish Recipes Healthy Shrimp Recipes Cajun Shrimp 5.0 (1) 1 Review This Cajun shrimp recipe is as quick and easy as it gets. It's spicy and buttery, with a kick of lemon and fresh parsley to round out the flavors. The shrimp get a nice char on one side, then finish cooking in butter so the texture remains tender. By Ali Ramee Ali Ramee Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for Dotdash Meredith. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jennifer Causey Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ teaspoon hot or sweet paprika ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound raw large shrimp (26-30 count), peeled and deveined (tail-on if desired) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Directions Stir paprika, pepper, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne and oil together in a large bowl until combined. Add shrimp and toss to completely coat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque around the edges and almost cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; turn the shrimp over and add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Cook until the shrimp are fully cooked and completely opaque, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 218 Calories 16g Fat 2g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 6 shrimp Calories 218 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 173mg 58% Vitamin A 1069IU 21% Sodium 937mg 41% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved