Description
Indulge in the bold and zesty flavors of Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce, a delightful dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a mixing bowl and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes before removing from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in lemon juice and paprika.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 190mg