10-Min Cajun Shrimp with Lettuce
Hot, garlicky shrimp coated in Cajun spice and seared until pink in under 5 minutes. Serve over cool lettuce for a light, spicy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with cajun seasoning until fully coated.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Add shrimp and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until the bottoms turn pink and crispy.
Step 4
Stir and cook another 1–2 minutes until all shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Step 5
Divide lettuce between two plates and top with hot shrimp.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
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