Cajun Butter Shrimp

A quick and easy Cajun Butter Shrimp recipe that requires only a few basic ingredients, done in 15 minutes. This straight-forward delicious shrimp made in the most amazing cajun garlic butter saucerecipe will become a staple in your household!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Servings people

Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp large
2 tablespoon olive oil

Season/ Marinate The Shrimp

2 teaspoon old bay
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Finish Off The Dish

3 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
½ juice of lemon

Instructions

Start by seasoning the shrimp. Add in your old bay, paprika, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, salt and ground pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 ½ hours. If rushed for time 30 minutes will do.
In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil to the pan following the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on one side.
Next, add cubed unsalted butter and minced garlic. Flip the shrimp over cooking it on the other side and allow the butter to reduce and cook the shrimp for another 2 minutes.
Now add the lemon juice, light salt and pepper. Toss and cook in the sauce until the shrimp is opaque – no longer transparent.
Garnish with parsley and enjoy !

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