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Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious seafood dish to impress your family or guests, look no further than Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, thanks to the perfect blend of Cajun seasoning, garlic, and buttery goodness. Whether served over rice, pasta, or…
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cuplow sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonslight brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 tablespoonwhole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspooncajun seasoning
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 1 poundlarge peeled and deveined shrimp
  • salt and pepper
  • sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and 2 minced garlic cloves until combined.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
  • Pour the whisked sauce into the skillet, whisk to combine with the butter, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring or whisking occasionally, about 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced and fragrant.
  • Meanwhile, pat 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, toss to coat in the sauce, and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring or turning once, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  • Remove from heat, spoon the sauce over the shrimp, and top with sliced green onions for garnish. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Medium skillet
  • Paper Towels