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Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

A quick and impressive Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce that brings a vibrant explosion of flavors to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can be replaced with any neutral oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, fresh preferred
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice for a twist
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add shrimp and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt unsalted butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Return shrimp to skillet and toss in garlic butter sauce, then squeeze lemon juice over them.
  5. Plate the shrimp and garnish with parsley, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are dry for better searing. Overcooking will toughen them. Garnish with parsley for a fresh flavor.

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