Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce, a dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine. Perfect for any occasion, this quick and easy recipe delivers a delightful kick from the Cajun seasoning combined with rich garlic butter. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or whipping up a weeknight meal, this savory shrimp dish is sure to impress your family and friends. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a mouthwatering feast that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a bowl; let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink; flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add lemon juice and paprika; cook for another minute.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 210mg