Description
Crispy Cajun Shrimp With Creamy Sauce is a tantalizing dish that combines succulent shrimp with bold Cajun spices, delivering a flavor-packed experience that’s perfect for any dining occasion. This recipe features crispy grilled shrimp complemented by a rich and creamy sauce, making it an ideal choice for appetizers, weeknight dinners, or entertaining guests. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that promises to impress everyone at your table. Whether served on a bed of fresh greens, in tacos, or alongside rice, this recipe is versatile and customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, and thyme. Add shrimp and toss until well-coated.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve grilled shrimp drizzled with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp with sauce (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg