Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp

This easy Cajun Shrimp recipe has the most flavorful sauce that's great for serving over rice or pasta!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. uncooked shrimp

    see notes

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper

    diced

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil

    or avocado oil

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cups heavy cream

    can sub half and half

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies

    juice reserved

  • ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese

    shredded. See notes.

  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

    I use light

  • ½ teaspoon EACH: mustard powder

    oregano

  • 1 pinch EACH: cayenne pepper

    red pepper flakes

  • Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Cilantro

    roughly chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Thaw the shrimp completely (if frozen) and pat the surface dry. You may also need to remove the shell, tail, and veins.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Add the reserved juice from the tomatoes and set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the skillet. Reduce the liquid by half.

Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp

5.0(42)

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