Creamy Cajun Shrimp | Quick & Easy

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor.

Season the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of seafood seasoning; mix well and set aside for about 20 minutes to marinate.

Heat a pan on high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil; once hot, add the marinated shrimp.

Fry the shrimp on one side for about 2 minutes or until they start to turn pink, then flip them over and cook for another minute.

Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Turn the heat down to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter; let it melt.

Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add diced onions and sweet peppers to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes.

Pour in 1/4 cup of white wine to deglaze the pan and add 1 chicken bouillon; stir until the bouillon dissolves.

Add cream to the pan and reduce the heat to low; then add 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon of paprika, stirring to combine.

Add another tablespoon of cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon of paprika to darken the color; taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, adding salt if desired, and some parsley.

Return the shrimp to the pan and let it simmer for about 1 minute.

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