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Quick Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

Close-up of juicy Cajun shrimp coated in spices and fresh parsley, swimming in a pool of garlic butter sauce.
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Make bold Louisiana-flavored shrimp quickly with this simple sautéed recipe featuring garlic butter sauce. This dish is ready in 15 minutes and works well for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts and foams slightly.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth or water and let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  7. Transfer the Cajun shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately over rice or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
  • If you prefer a blackened shrimp flavor, let the seasoned shrimp sit for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • This shrimp is excellent served over rice or tossed with cooked pasta for a Cajun shrimp pasta variation.

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