Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Creole Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

Succulent shrimp tossed in a smoky Cajun spice blend and simmered in a vibrant Creole tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions. This Cajun-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, paprika, cayenne pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp in the spice mix until fully coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalks, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 14 oz crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Add the spiced shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately over rice or crusty bread.