Cajun Style Shrimp with Sriracha Mayo. Oh. My. Goodness. Can you say YUM! This flavorful shrimp is perfect for those seafood lovers. You can serve this as an appetizer or a main dish! The options with this shrimp are endless with bursts of flavor and spice in every bite.
This recipe is very quick and easy to make for those nights when you don’t have a copious amount of time to cook. For a total of roughly 30 minutes from freezer to plate, this meal is great for on the go families or those who want a tasty meal but don’t have the time to spend an entire evening in the kitchen.
There are many options with this recipe, it could be a Cajun style dinner, or it can be adapted for Taco Tuesday! To use this recipe for taco Tuesday simply use fresh cilantro instead of parsley for garnishing and serve inside warm tortillas with fresh lime juice and avocado- so good!
I really like that this recipe can be served many different ways. The shrimp are so tasty by themselves drizzled with the sriracha mayo, but are also great served in lettuce wraps, on a salad or in taco shells. Also consider having these yummy shrimp as an appetizer at your next summer cook out, you won’t regret it.
For those who love heat, just a dash of Cayenne pepper can take this recipe from flavorful to spicy! I personally love the spice that cayenne pepper gives to this dish in addition to the sriracha mayo which is spicy too.
Shrimp is one of those super easy and quick proteins to make. For this recipe I used frozen shrimp deveined and without a tail. This helped cut down time during prep. If you use frozen shrimp, you can put the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight to thaw or if you are thawing last minute simply place the shrimp under cool running water until thawed. Once thawed, dry shrimp with a paper towel. This allows the oil and seasonings to stick to the shrimp better. Stir the oil and seasonings with the shrimp until they are evenly coated. Shrimp cooks super fast so they will only take about 2-3 minutes per side once the pan is preheated. While the shrimp is cooking, mix the sriracha mayo! You don’t want to forget the sauce, it is that good. Enjoy this recipe any way you like!
Cajun Style Shrimp with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen raw shrimp
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- dash cayenne Pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp sriracha
- Parsley optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp completely with cold running water. Once shrimp is thawed, pat dry with paper towel.
- While shrimp is thawing combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic and cayenne pepper.
- Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil on shrimp and stir.
- Add the seasoning mixture to the shrimp and stir until seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- When pan is hot add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 145°
- While shrimp is cooking combine mayonnaise and sriracha in a separate bowl
- Garnish cooked shrimp with parsley and sriracha mayo.
Notes
Oh. My. Goodness. Can you say YUM! This flavorful Cajun style shrimp is perfect for everyone in the family, especially those seafood lovers. This shrimp can be served as an appetizer, a main dish, or throw in it a tortilla with fresh squeezed lime juice and cilantro for a spiced up taco Tuesday. The options with this shrimp are endless with bursts of flavor and spice in every bite.
What I love about this recipe:
- Health Benefits- Shrimp contains omega 3 fatty acids which are important for heart and brain health. Shrimp also contains selenium which is important for reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis and protects cells from damage.
- Quick & Easy– This recipe is very quick and easy to make for those nights when you don’t have a copious amount of time to cook. For a total of roughly 30 minutes from freezer to plate, this meal is great for on the go families or those who want a tasty meal without spending all evening in the kitchen.
- Easily adaptable for taco Tuesday– This recipe doesn’t only have to be served as a Cajun style dinner, it can also be adapted for Taco Tuesday! To use this recipe for taco Tuesday simply use fresh cilantro instead of parsley for garnishing and serve inside warm tortillas with fresh lime juice and avocado- YUM!
- Versatile– This recipe can be served many different ways. The shrimp are so tasty by themselves drizzled with the sriracha mayo but are also great served in lettuce wraps. Also consider having these yummy shrimp as an appetizer at your next summer cook out, you won’t regret it.
- Can be flavorful or spicy– With just a dash of Cayenne pepper the shrimp can go from flavorful to spicy for those who enjoy a little kick! I personally love the zing that cayenne pepper gives to this dish in addition to the sriracha mayo which is spicy too.
Cajun Style Shrimp with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen raw shrimp
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- dash cayenne Pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp sriracha
- Parsley optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp completely with cold running water. Once shrimp is thawed, pat dry with paper towel.
- While shrimp is thawing combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic and cayenne pepper.
- Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil on shrimp and stir.
- Add the seasoning mixture to the shrimp and stir until seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- When pan is hot add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 145°
- While shrimp is cooking combine mayonnaise and sriracha in a separate bowl
- Garnish cooked shrimp with parsley and sriracha mayo.
Notes
Serve with- These delicious shrimp can be served a few different ways and with many different side dishes. A few options to pair with your Cajun Style Shrimp include:
- Served on a bed of rice, plain or in a lettuce wrap with Sriracha mayo drizzle on top and sides of fresh steamed asparagus and roasted potatoes
- If you opt for the Taco Tuesday option don’t forget to top with fresh lime juice, avocado slices and cilantro. You can pair this meal with Spanish style rice, sauteed peppers and onion and a delicious addition of chips and salsa.