20 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Spicy Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
65% authentic · Cajun-Creole
A flavorful twist on garlic butter shrimp, infused with the bold spices of Cajun cuisine. This version offers a delightful kick.
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Ingredients
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 lb
- Unsalted butter4 tbsp
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Cajun seasoning1-2 tsp
- Worcestershire sauce1 tsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped2 tbsp
- Green onions, sliced2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- 4
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Stir in Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Return shrimp to the skillet, add parsley and green onions. Toss to coat.
- 7
Serve immediately, directly from the skillet if desired.
