Description
A quick and flavorful Cajun shrimp dish featuring a silky butter sauce with spices and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and kosher salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque, then remove from pan.
- Lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the pan, cooking for 30–45 seconds without browning.
- Return shrimp to the pan, add lemon juice and parsley, and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry for a better sear and avoid overcrowding the pan. Can serve over pasta, rice, or in tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg