Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
This fiery favorite brings the heat and heart of the South straight to your plate. Succulent shrimp are bathed in garlicky Cajun butter with smoky spices and a hint of heat. It’s fast, full-flavored, and perfect with rice, grits, or a hunk of crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
Spoon the buttery sauce over the shrimp and serve hot with your favorite side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 23g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/cajun-garlic-butter-shrimp/