Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp 🍤🧄🍞
Juicy shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful Cajun garlic butter sauce, and served with toasted bread to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce. This dish is full of bold flavors and perfect for seafood lovers!
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
For the Toasted Bread:
4 slices of French bread or baguette
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Make the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
Heat the oil and butter: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
Cook the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Season the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly in the seasoning and garlic butter.
Cook the shrimp: Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink, opaque, and cooked through.
Finish with lemon juice: If desired, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the shrimp to add freshness and extra flavor.
Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the shrimp before serving.
Make the Toasted Bread:7. Prepare the bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the bread slices with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and a bit of parsley.
8. Toast the bread: Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve:9. Plate the shrimp: Arrange the Cajun garlic butter shrimp on a plate or serving dish, and serve with the crispy toasted bread on the side.
10. Enjoy: Dip the bread in the rich garlic butter sauce for a delicious treat!
Pro Tip:
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce on the side.
You can also add some sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the shrimp for more flavor and texture.
Enjoy your Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp with that irresistible buttery sauce! 🍤🧄🍞