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Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
4.9 from 14 votes

Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp is made in the most amazing cajun garlic butter sauce. This is ready in 15 minutes and a meal that will wow the family!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American, Caribbean

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 garlic minced cloves
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled, deveined
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • green onion sliced for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together your ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
  2. In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add the sauce and whisk and let reduce until the butter is melted about 2 minutes.
  3. Prepare 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp by seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the sauce. Toss and cook in the sauce 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is opaque.
  4. Top with sliced green onions for garnish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 301mg (100%) Sodium 1507mg (63%) Potassium 131mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 5.1mg (6%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 301mg 100%
Sodium 1507mg 63%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 6%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.