Cajun Butter Shrimp — Juicy, Spicy & Irresistibly Buttery 🌶️🧈
Introduction
There’s something incredibly comforting about a skillet full of sizzling shrimp coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. This Cajun Butter Shrimp recipe brings together bold spices, juicy seafood, and a velvety lemon-kissed sauce that’s perfect for soaking into rice, pasta, or even warm crusty bread. Whether you're making a quick weeknight dinner or serving it as a flavorful appetizer for guests, this dish delivers restaurant-style taste with very little effort — and once you smell that buttery Cajun aroma filling your kitchen, you’ll know something delicious is on the way.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (15 g / 0.5 oz)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
For the Cajun Butter Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g / 4 oz)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (12 g / 0.4 oz)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional) (21 g / 0.7 oz)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) (1 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) (5 g / 0.17 oz)
Directions
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