🔥 Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce 🍤
A spicy, smoky, and crispy shrimp dish paired with a cool, creamy garlic sauce—perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or enjoying on its own!
📋 Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) 🌶️
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
For the Creamy Sauce:
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Shrimp:
In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, oregano, and thyme until well coated.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp:
• Grill Option: Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque and slightly charred.
• Pan-Fried Option: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
3️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
• Arrange grilled shrimp on a plate.
• Serve with a side of creamy sauce for dipping.
• Garnish with extra fresh parsley & lemon wedges for extra zest!
💡 Pro Tips & Variations
✔ Extra Crispy? Coat shrimp in a light layer of cornstarch before frying!
✔ Spice it Up: Add extra cayenne or red pepper flakes for a bolder kick! 🌶️
✔ Serving Ideas: Serve over garlic butter rice, tacos, or a fresh salad! 🥗🍚
⏳ Time & Servings:
• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 6 min
• Total Time: 16 min
• Servings: 4
🔥 Perfect for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or spicy seafood cravings! Enjoy! 🍤🎉