10-Min Cajun Grilled Shrimp
Shrimp coated in cajun seasoning and seared hot in a skillet until pink and charred, served with fresh lemon. Ready in 5 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1.5 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 wedges lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss with cajun seasoning.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp in a single layer and sear without moving for 90 seconds until edges turn pink.
- 4
Flip shrimp and cook the other side 60 seconds until fully opaque.
- 5
Slide onto a plate and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or cast iron pan
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
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