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The Best Cajun Shrimp

The Best Cajun Shrimp

The Best Cajun Shrimp is an outrageously flavorful dish featuring shrimp cooked in garlic cajun butter, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined approximately 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
 

Preparation

  • 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.
  • Combine the butter, garlic, cilantro (or parsley), and cajun seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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

Cajun seasoning can be homemade or store-bought. Adjust seasoning to taste if using a store brand due to varying salt content.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 23gFat: 8.1gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 197.7mgSodium: 316.4mgSugar: 2.1g
Keyword cajun shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, family favorite, quick shrimp dish, Seafood, shrimp with cajun butter
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