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The Best Cajun Shrimp: Easy and Flavorful Dinner Recipe

The Best Cajun Shrimp

This recipe for Cajun shrimp is a quick and easy option for a delicious dinner that packs a flavorful punch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with cajun seasoning.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and shrimp, cooking until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot over rice or pasta.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the shrimp marinate in the cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.

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