Big Easy Shrimp
Dive into the flavors of the South with this irresistible Big Easy Shrimp recipe! Juicy, tender shrimp are cooked to perfection in a rich, zesty sauce brimming with the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic, and tangy Worcestershire sauce. This one-pan wonder combines diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and a hint of heat for a sauce so good you'll want to soak up every drop with crusty bread or fluffy rice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with the vibrant taste of New Orleans on a plate. Garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon juice, Big Easy Shrimp is a spicy, savory feast you’ll come back to again and again.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with their juices
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the butter to melt, then sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet.
Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are pink and opaque.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, then remove from heat.
Serve immediately over cooked rice or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 3854 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.3 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 526 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2497 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
