Easy Cajun Butter Shrimp
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
231 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Cajun
Easy Cajun Butter Shrimp
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This Cajun Butter Shrimp is a quick and easy seafood recipe that you can make at home! Plus, you can adapt the seasoning to make this as spicy or as mild as you, and your family, like. Juicy shrimp, coated in a delicious cajun spice, and all ready in 10 minutes! These Cajun shrimp are perfect for serving as an appetizer/main at your Mardi Gras celebration or for any night when you need food in a hurry! Serve with veggies and rice, sweet potato mash, or pasta.
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Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning - see note 1
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional ) -see note 2
- 1 lb raw shrimp (shelled and deveined) - see note 3
- 2 tablespoon water
For garnish
- green onion - chopped
- fresh coriander leaves
- red chili - sliced
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the garlic then add it to a heavy skillet along with the butter and salt.2 garlic cloves4 tablespoon butter¼ teaspoon salt
- Place over medium-high heat and allow to melt.
- Once the butter has just about melted, add in the cajun seasoning, brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).2 tablespoon cajun seasoning1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon paprika¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Stir together and once sizzling add in the shrimp. Give the skillet a shake to get the shrimp in a single layer.1lb/450g raw shrimp
- Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Add the water to the pan and stir well to release anything from the bottom of the pan.2 tablespoon water
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
- Garnish with green onion, fresh coriander and chopped chili as desired.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning can vary in salt content, so taste your final butter sauce and add extra if needed.
- Cayenne pepper gives this recipe a mild kick. If you like it spicy, then you can increase the amount to taste. Or leave it out entirely if your cajun seasoning is spicy or you want a mild dish.
- I like to use Large or Medium Large shrimp for this recipe. By the count, this is 31/35 count shrimp or 36/40 count shrimp.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
316mg
(105%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2320IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2320IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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