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The Best Cajun Shrimp

The Best Cajun Shrimp in Just 10 Minutes for a Flavor Boost

Enjoy The Best Cajun Shrimp, a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy nights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Cajun Butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter room-temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp by tossing them with ¼ teaspoon of salt, rinsing under cold water, and patting dry.
  2. Make cajun butter by mixing room-temperature butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  3. Cook the shrimp in a heated skillet with olive oil for about 1 minute on each side until pink and opaque.
  4. Finish by adding cajun butter to the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp, and cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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