{"id":7659,"date":"2026-09-14T17:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7659"},"modified":"2026-09-14T17:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T17:00:07","slug":"creamy-cajun-shrimp-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/14\/creamy-cajun-shrimp-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Cajun Shrimp Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Creamy Cajun Shrimp Salad<\/h1>\n<p>A fresh, creamy, and flavorful shrimp salad with a delicious Cajun kick. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, lunch, meal prep, or an easy back-to-school meal.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Shrimp<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\u20132 teaspoons Cajun seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Salad<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups chopped romaine lettuce<\/li>\n<li>1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cucumber, diced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 red onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 avocado, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Creamy Dressing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>1 small garlic clove, finely minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon honey<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Season the shrimp:<\/strong><br \/>\nPat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss them with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the shrimp:<\/strong><br \/>\nHeat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2\u20133 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and cooked through. Remove from the heat and let them cool slightly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the dressing:<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, Cajun seasoning, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the salad:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and parsley to a large bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd the cooked shrimp and drizzle with the creamy Cajun dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong><br \/>\nServe immediately, or refrigerate for 20\u201330 minutes for an even more refreshing salad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust the Cajun seasoning according to how spicy you like your salad.<\/li>\n<li>For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until you&#8217;re ready to eat.<\/li>\n<li>You can add corn, celery, bell peppers, or cooked pasta to make the salad more filling.<\/li>\n<li>For extra freshness, add a little more lemon juice just before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy Cajun Shrimp Salad A fresh, creamy, and flavorful shrimp salad with a delicious Cajun kick. 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