4.9 from 21 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 low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- salt and pepper
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Top with sliced green onions for garnish.
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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
(4%)
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: 4Serving
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.