This Creamy Spicy Shrimp Recipe is a delicious yet SUPER simple dish that’s low carb and high in protein! The recipe is only 4 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make!
Creamy Spicy Shrimp | A Super Simple Shrimp Recipe
I mentioned in my post yesterday that we’re having to consume a large bag of cooked shrimp. So I’m trying to come up with creative ways to use it up.
It’s a nice problem to have, since not only do we all love shrimp, but it also sits very comfortably in our sleeve. Besides, low calorie and high protein is a tough thing to beat nowadays. Yesterday I made Piquant Spicy Shrimp.
The day before, I made this creamy spicy shrimp.
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This Creamy Spicy Shrimp Recipe is a delicious and simple dish that's low carb and high protein! It's only 4 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make!
- 12 ounces pre-cooked or raw shrimp with tails on , defrosted
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (the stuff that comes in dairy packages, not cool whip)
- 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon water
- In a saucepan, mix the cajun seasoning and the water together to make a paste.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and cook gently until the paste is well mixed in and the sauce is creamy and thick. Don't rush this, let the sauce get thick so that it will coat your tongue in spicy creamy goodness when you eat this.
- Pour in your cooked or raw shrimp and let either heat through or cook through completely.
- Enjoy!
I am not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Nutritional information is provided a courtesy, and can vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.
This sounded delicious & we tried it tonight. Apparently my Cajun seasoning is very potent because I literally felt as though I could breathe flames when I used 2 tablespoons of it in my sauce.
OMG really? That doesn’t sound like fun! I should adjust the recipe to show less and suggest people add more if they like. Thanks for letting me know
Looks amazing! What brand of seasoning did you use? I’m worried it might be to spicy!
Not sure where to leave this more general comment. I had my sleeve surgery Monday, June 2, and I have been fairly down about having to”give up” my love of cooking. I found this blog today and have spent hours looking at the content. It has more than inspired me. I live spicy foods, seafood, Indian food, and desserts. To find ways that I can reengineer food and make It thigh protein, low carb is such a gut. I am not creative and don’t need to be with this wonderful blog as my new cookbook. Thank you sooooo much for sharing your journey and your wonderful ideas! You have given me so much optimism and joy!
Laura Thomas
Thanks so much for your comment! I needed to hear this today. I’m lying in bed, recovering from gall bladder surgery and feeling very sorry for myself :p. Your comment cheered me up!