Description
Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce is a delicious dish that combines perfectly seasoned shrimp with a rich and tangy sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the egg in a second dish, and place the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded shrimp in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder to create the creamy sauce.
- Serve the crispy shrimp drizzled with the creamy sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg