Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

Name: Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined; 6 tbsp butter; 8 cloves garlic, minced, minced; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, chopped; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich butter sauce infused with garlic, spices, and fresh lemon. Quick weeknight dinner that tastes like a seafood restaurant dish.

18 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetopStandardPaleoWhole30Gluten-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined
6 tbsp butter
8 cloves garlic, minced, minced
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Pat 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined dry with paper towels.
2

In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Set spice mix aside.
3

Melt 6 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Add 8 cloves minced garlic, minced and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5

Increase heat to high and add large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined to the skillet. Sprinkle with the spice mix and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined turn pink and opaque.
6

Add 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional) if using. Stir to combine and cook for 30 seconds more.
7

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, chopped.
8

Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for sauce.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 6 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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