How to make Spicy Cajun Shrimp! | Deddy’s Kitchen

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

Cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic spice blend

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: pasta

Pasta can be a more affordable carbohydrate.

Wash the shrimp with vinegar and water, ensuring all vinegar is rinsed off.

Season the cleaned shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon of Slap Ya Mama seasoning, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of fish fry to the shrimp mixture.

Turn the heat on high and add avocado oil to the skillet until hot.

Reduce heat to medium and add the shrimp to the skillet in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes, turning them to ensure even cooking.

Remove shrimp from the skillet once cooked to avoid overcooking.

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