Description
This creamy Cajun shrimp recipe is rich, spicy, and ready in just 30 minutes. Tender shrimp are simmered in a luscious Cajun-spiced cream sauce that’s perfect over pasta, rice, or veggies. A quick and flavorful dinner that feels indulgent but is secretly simple!
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
2–3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (to taste)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ lemon, juiced
Instructions
Pat shrimp dry and toss with half the Cajun seasoning.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
Add garlic, diced bell pepper, and white parts of green onions to the skillet. Cook until softened, 3–4 minutes.
Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add remaining Cajun seasoning and Parmesan. Stir until sauce thickens slightly.
Return shrimp to the pan and coat in sauce.
Finish with lemon juice and sprinkle in green onion tops.
Serve hot over pasta, rice, or veggies.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for cream (though sauce may be thinner).
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about ¼ recipe)
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: ~950 mg (depends on Cajun blend)
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: ~260 mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun shrimp recipe, Cajun shrimp skillet, easy shrimp dinner
