Cajun Shrimp Skillet with Garlic Butter and Lemon Flavor
Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce is a quick skillet dish featuring spicy shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Optional for serving:
Cooked rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables
Instructions
- Season and sear shrimp.
- Melt butter and sauté garlic.
- Deglaze with broth or wine.
- Add lemon juice and simmer.
- Return shrimp to sauce.
- Finish with parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp. Serve immediately for best texture.