Description
A quick and vibrant one-skillet dish featuring juicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp, sweet corn, fresh lemon, and cilantro. Ready in under 20 minutes, this light yet flavorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights or summer lunches.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until hot. Add olive oil and swirl to coat.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with Cajun seasoning and half of the salt.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until pink and lightly golden underneath.
- Flip shrimp and add corn, butter, and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes, stirring gently, until shrimp are opaque and corn is tender-crisp.
- Add remaining salt and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use thawed frozen shrimp if fresh is unavailable; pat dry before cooking.
- Substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Add spinach in the final minute for extra greens.
- Serve over rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Cook shrimp in batches if doubling to ensure proper searing.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
