Description
Spicy shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices and cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for another 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add extra cayenne pepper to the Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 30g