Hot Cajun Shrimp Appetizer
Hello friends, welcome to Shrimps Recipe. Today we are going to make Hot Cajun Shrimp Appetizer.
The easiest shrimp appetizer that is a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and smoky flavors. Serve it with a crusty, buttered bread to please any shrimp-loving crowd.
Recipe Summary for making Hot Cajun Shrimp Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients for making Hot Cajun Shrimp Appetizer
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions for making Hot Cajun Shrimp Appetizer
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add water to ensure spices don’t burn.
- Mix well and let the shrimp continue to cook over medium heat until shrimp are firm, 3 to 4 minutes, taking care not to overcook them.
- Add butter, mix well, and remove from the heat once the shrimp are cooked.
Nutrition Facts for making Hot Cajun Shrimp Appetizer
- Servings Per Recipe 4
- Calories 211
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g 18%
- Saturated Fat 4g 18%
- Cholesterol 180mg 60%
- Sodium 220mg 10%
- Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Protein 19g
- Vitamin C 3mg 16%
- Calcium 52mg 4%
- Iron 4mg 20%
- Potassium 203mg 4%
