Description
Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce is a flavor-packed dish that brings a taste of the South to your table. Each shrimp is perfectly coated in a zesty Cajun seasoning and fried to golden perfection, creating a delightful crunch. Paired with a rich and velvety creamy sauce, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these crispy shrimp will impress everyone! Get ready to elevate your meal with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (flour + Cajun seasoning), one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp into the flour, then eggs, and finally coat them in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the coated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In another pan on low heat, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until warmed through.
- Serve the crispy shrimp drizzled with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg