Cajun Butter Shrimp
This quick and easy Cajun Butter Shrimp recipe is wonderfully spiced. The shrimp are first coated in a seasoning mixture and then cooked in butter. Can be made in just 15 minutes!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun or Creole seasoning, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and garlic. Stir to coat shrimp evenly.
- Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. They are fantastic on top of a salad or in an omelet.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1224IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg