Description
This best Cajun shrimp with special dipping sauce combines juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp with a creamy, tangy dipping sauce that cuts through the spice beautifully. It's a quick and impressive dish perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
1½ pounds Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
½ teaspoon Dried thyme
½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Olive oil
½ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Sour cream
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Hot sauce
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon Paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels
- Step 2: Mix all the Cajun spices in a small bowl
- Step 3: Toss the shrimp with the spice mixture in a large bowl
- Step 4: Prepare the special dipping sauce by whisking together all sauce ingredients
- Step 5: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Step 6: Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side
- Step 7: Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving platter and serve immediately with the special dipping sauce
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise in the dipping sauce.
Frozen shrimp can be used; just thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 285mg