Classic Cajun Shrimp
Classic Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or more, to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Once the shrimp are cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and hot sauce (if using). Toss gently to coat the shrimp.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Transfer the Cajun shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, grits, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Cajun Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or more, to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Once the shrimp are cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and hot sauce (if using). Toss gently to coat the shrimp.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Transfer the Cajun shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, grits, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 1 min