Garlic Butter Cajun Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinners
Juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with bold Cajun spices for a quick and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley
Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp and melt butter in the same pan.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in lemon juice and spices.
- Return shrimp and toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.