Cajun Shrimp

This Cajun Shrimp recipe features a flavorful sauce with perfectly cooked shrimp, making it the ideal dish for a quick, tasty meal. It pairs well with rice or buttered noodles, and you can add extra ingredients like corn or black beans to customize it to your liking.

Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked shrimp, thawed and peeled
  
  

• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  
  

• 1 red bell pepper, diced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• For the Sauce:
  
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
    
    

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    
    

  • 3 tablespoons flour
    
    

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
    
    

  • ¾ cup heavy cream (can substitute with half and half)
    
    

  • 1 tablespoon honey
    
    

  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
    
    

  • 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, juice reserved
    
    

  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
    
    

  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
    
    

• For Seasoning:
  
  

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
    
    

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    
    

  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
    
    

  • ½ teaspoon oregano
    
    

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    
    

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
    
    

Directions

1. Thaw the shrimp completely if frozen, then pat them dry. Set aside.
   
   

2. Combine chicken broth, heavy cream, honey, hot sauce, and seasonings in a bowl. Set aside.
   
   

3. Sprinkle shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
   
   

4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and diced bell pepper, cooking for about 1 minute and 20 seconds per side.
   
   

5. Remove shrimp and peppers, then deglaze the pan with the reserved juice from the diced tomatoes, reducing it by half.
   
   

6. Add butter and garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
   
   

7. Gradually add the chicken broth mixture to the skillet in small splashes, stirring continuously.
   
   

8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add diced tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
   
   

9. Reduce heat to low, add cheese, and stir until melted. Stir in lime juice.
   
   

10. Add the shrimp and peppers back into the skillet and mix to combine. Serve with rice, beans, or a salad.
    
    

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 515 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 18 g
  
  

• Protein: 31 g
  
  

• Fat: 37 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 20 g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 279 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 743 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 632 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 10 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 2890 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 48 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 292 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg