The Best Cajun Shrimp
The Best Cajun Shrimp is a flavorful dish combining shrimp with homemade cajun seasoning, cooked in a delicious garlic butter sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined about 450g
Cooking Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley leaves minced
- 1.5 teaspoons homemade cajun seasoning see tips
- Salt as needed
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Prepare the shrimp: Place the shrimp in a colander and toss with ¼ teaspoon salt. Let sit for 1 minute, then rinse and pat very dry with paper towels.
- Make flavored butter: Combine the butter, garlic, cilantro (or parsley), and cajun seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the pan, arranging them in a single layer. Cook for about 1 minute until the shrimp begins to turn pink.
- To finish: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cajun butter to the skillet. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly. Continue cooking and stirring until the shrimp are firm and opaque throughout, which should take 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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