🍤🔥 Cajun Butter Shrimp 🌶️🧈
Juicy, succulent shrimp seared to perfection in a rich, spicy Cajun butter sauce. This dish is loaded with bold flavors and perfect as an appetizer or served over rice, pasta, or even crusty bread! 🌟
📌 Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cajun Butter Sauce:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
Prepare the Shrimp:
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Make the Cajun Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Stir in honey (if using), smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice.
Simmer the sauce for about 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine & Serve:
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot with rice, pasta, or bread for dipping. Enjoy! 😋
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