Mediterranean Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce has a bold and crispy texture. We prepare this Cajun shrimp with fresh shrimp, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and oil for frying or air-frying. The creamy sauce is made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. This Cajun shrimp contains 420 kcal. Prepare this Cajun shrimp in just 30 minutes. Mediterranean Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce is ideal for family meals, high-protein diets, party appetizers and special weekend dinners. Store the cooked shrimp in the refrigerator for almost two days and the sauce for up to 4 days, while freezing the shrimp is possible for longer than one month. Serve this Cajun shrimp with garlic butter rice, couscous salad, warm pita bread, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High-Protein, Mediterranean
- Caloric Content: 420 kcal
- Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Cook Duration: 15 minutes
- Portion size: 8 shrimp + sauce
- Cooking mode: Pan-fry, Air-fry, Bake
- Overall Yields: 4
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
CRISPY CAJUN SHRIMP:
- 500g shrimp
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Oil
CREAMY SAUCE:
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- Pepper
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp parsley
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
SHRIMP:
- It is used to create the crispy, juicy base of this Cajun dish. You can also use chicken strips, fish bites, or tofu as an alternative.
GREEK YOGURT:
- It provides a creamy, tangy Mediterranean sauce base. You can replace it with sour cream, labneh, or dairy-free yogurt.
CAJUN SEASONING:
- It gives bold, spicy flavor to the shrimp coating. Instead, you may use a mix of paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
CORNSTARCH:
- It gives the shrimp an additional crunchy coating. You can substitute it with rice flour for similar crispiness.
MAYONNAISE:
- It gives the sauce more creaminess. Swap it out for extra Greek yogurt.
OLIVE OIL:
- It enhances Mediterranean richness in the sauce. We might utilize avocado oil or sunflower oil as an alternative.
LEMON JUICE:
- It adds freshness and tangy flavor to the creamy sauce. Use lime juice if required, as it is another choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the shrimp with buttermilk in a dish and leave to rest for almost fifteen minutes.
- Whisk the pepper, flour, salt, cornstarch, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- And then coat the marinated shrimp in the mixture of dry elements.
- Fry the shrimp in the pan with warm oil till all sides are crispy and golden, for almost three minutes.
- Stir the pepper, Greek yogurt, salt, mayo, parsley, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil till smoother.
- Put the crispy shrimp on the plate and drizzle the creamy Mediterranean sauce, and then serve.
TIPS:
- You can air-fry this Cajun shrimp to get a less oily and lighter version.
- Don’t crowd the pan too much to maintain a crispy texture of the shrimp.
- Before coating, perfectly dry the shrimp for a perfect crunch.
- Use fresh lemon juice to boost the flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE OPTIONS:
- Garlic Butter Rice
- Lemon Herb Rice
- Mediterranean Basmati Rice
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Spiced Cajun Rice
BREAD OPTIONS:
- Warm Pita Bread
- Garlic Naan
- Crusty Baguette
- Flatbread Wraps
- Toasted Ciabatta
SALAD OPTIONS:
- Mediterranean Greek Salad
- Cucumber Yogurt Salad
- Garden Green Salad
- Avocado Tomato Salad
- Lemon Herb Chickpea Salad
SIDE DISH OPTIONS:
- Roasted Vegetables
- Mashed Potatoes
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
- Sautéed Garlic Spinach
DRINK OPTIONS:
- Lemon Mint Cooler
- Iced Green Tea
- Sparkling Lemon Water
- Cucumber Detox Water
- Fresh Lime Soda
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the shrimp for at least three days in a tight-fitting box. The sauce should be kept for about four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the shrimp for almost twenty to thirty days. But don’t freeze the sauce.
FAQs:
Will we prepare the sauce earlier?
- Yes, you can prepare the sauce beforehand because it will taste excellent after resting.
May we bake this Cajun shrimp?
- Yes, you can bake this Cajun shrimp for almost eighteen minutes at 200°Celcius.
Which oil is perfect for frying?
- You can use neutral oils such as vegetable oil, canola, or sunflower.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 680 mg
Net carbs: 22 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 20 g
Proteins: 35 g
Portion Size: 1 bowl
Total carbs: 24 g