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Quick & Flavorful Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce

Close-up of juicy, seasoned cajun shrimp glistening in butter sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Bring the bold, spicy flavors of Louisiana to your table fast! This recipe for Cajun shrimp cooks in minutes and features a rich garlic butter sauce that coats every piece perfectly. It is great for a weeknight dinner or a simple appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the dry shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turns pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and the optional cayenne pepper over the shrimp. Stir quickly to combine.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth (or water) and lemon juice. Let the sauce bubble and reduce slightly for about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  7. Stir in half of the fresh parsley. Serve the Cajun shrimp immediately over rice or pasta, garnished with the remaining parsley.

Notes

  • For a simple weeknight meal, serve this over white rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
  • If you are looking for structured eating support, consider how this recipe fits into a general meal planning approach, though it is not designed for specific weight loss programs like keto meal plan delivery.
  • To make this a Cajun Shrimp Pasta, toss the cooked shrimp and sauce with 8 oz of cooked pasta (like linguine or penne).
  • If you want a blackened flavor, increase the heat slightly during the final minute of cooking.

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