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How to Make Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Cajun Shrimp is one of the easiest, quickest and tastiest dinners, on your table in less than 20 minutes! It's exploding with a zesty, spicy, aromatic kick and the option of drinkable Lemon Parsley Garlic Butter. This speedy Cajun Shrimp recipe can be cooked on the stove, in the oven or grill and can be served with practically any sides or in salads, tacos, pasta and more!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 8 min🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pat shrimp dry. Add to a large bowl and toss with 1 1 /2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
tablespoons Cajun Seasoning1 1/2
2
Melt one tablespoon butter in one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium-high. Once very hot and sizzling, add half the shrimp in a single layer and cook approximately ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side, or just until opaque and cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate and repeat with remaining shrimp.
olive oil, (divided)2 tablespoons
3
To the now empty skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice and stir to combine.
4
Either use the Lemon Parsley Butter as a dip or add the shrimp back to the skillet and stir to evenly coat. Taste and season with salt, pepper, cayenne and/or lemon juice to taste.
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