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Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

  • Author: Lorenzo Devereaux
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce is a bold, flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in smoky Cajun seasoning and drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

3 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/2 tsp salt (adjust based on Cajun seasoning)

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and olive oil.
  2. Sear the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from the skillet.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice and stir.
  4. Combine Everything: Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course

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