Sauteed Cajun Shrimp Verde Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Sauteed Cajun Shrimp Verde Recipe). Succulent sauteed shrimp in a mildly spicy garlic-lemon-herb sauce that will have you adding it to your list of staples. Serve immediately over rice or angel hair pasta, or as an appetizer! Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Sauteed Cajun Shrimp Verde Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup light olive oil

5 cloves garlic

chopped

½ cup chopped scallions

⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ lime

juiced

½ cup cilantro

chopped

2 tablespoons butter

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Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic scallions and parsley. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add shrimp Cajun seasoning cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp are no longer translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and toss in lime juice cilantro and butter.

Nutritional Information

Sauteed Cajun Shrimp Verde Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 320.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.7g 58%

Carbohydrates: 4.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 21.4g 33%

Saturated Fat: 6.1g 30%

Cholesterol: 274.1mg 91%

Vitamin A Iu: 1503.5IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 17.3mg 29%

Folate: 25.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 85.6mg 9%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 54.5mg 20%

Potassium: 375.6mg 11%

Sodium: 465.5mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 193

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.