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Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

These Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce are an easy, flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. The shrimp are coated in a smoky, spicy Cajun seasoning, then pan-seared and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Serve them over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce, and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.