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Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

This Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce is a family favorite, featuring homemade cajun butter for a delicious meal in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (450g)
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons room temperature butter
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley leaves, minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons homemade cajun seasoning see tips
  • Salt as needed

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Prepare the shrimp: Place the shrimp in a colander and toss with ¼ teaspoon salt. Let sit for 1 minute, then rinse and pat very dry with paper towels.
  • Make flavored butter: Combine the butter, garlic, cilantro (or parsley), and cajun seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
  • Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the pan, arranging them in a single layer. Cook for about 1 minute until the shrimp begins to turn pink.
  • To finish: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cajun butter to the skillet. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly. Continue cooking and stirring until the shrimp are firm and opaque throughout, which should take 1 to 2 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use homemade cajun seasoning but store-bought can be used with adjustments for salt content if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 24gFat: 8.1gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 197.7mgSodium: 316.4mgSugar: 2.1g
Keyword Cajun Shrimp, easy recipe, family recipe, Garlic Butter, quick dinner, seafood
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