Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp is made in the most amazing cajun garlic butter sauce. This is ready in 15 minutes and a meal that will wow the family!
If you are looking for some more amazing shrimp recipes, be sure to try: Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp , Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet , or Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp.
Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
I used to swear I’d never like seafood—especially shrimp. Growing up, I avoided it completely. But after having kids (and realizing my metabolism was no longer on my side… thanks, donuts 😅), I knew I had to start making some changes. I eased in with salmon smothered in sauce, and now it’s my go-to order at restaurants.
Shrimp, though? That took more convincing. My husband’s a shrimp superfan, so I promised to make a shrimp recipe every other week—and yes, I had to try it too. Turns out, I actually like it now. Recipes like this Cajun garlic butter shrimp totally won me over, and don’t even get me started on garlic butter steak and shrimp . That combo? Instant favorite.
How do you make cajun garlic butter shrimp?
- To start, whisk together your sauce. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, mustard and garlic.
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat add the butter. Add the sauce and whisk and let reduce until the butter is melted about 2 minutes.
- Salt and pepper the shrimp and add to the sauce. Toss and cook in the sauce until the shrimp is opaque.
How long do I cook shrimp in the skillet?
Cook the shrimp stirring frequently, until they turn totally pink and opaque. This will usually take 4-5 minutes. watc it cardully as shrimp can get overcooked very fast!
What sides should I serve with shrimp?
We served this shrimp over dirty rice with broccoli .
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ▢ 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- ▢ 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- ▢ 2 minced garlic cloves
- ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ▢ 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- ▢ salt and pepper
- ▢ sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together your ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce , 2 tablespoons light brown sugar , 2 tablespoons olive oil , 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard , 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning , and 2 minced garlic cloves .
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter . Add the sauce and whisk and let reduce until the butter is melted about 2 minutes.
- Prepare 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp by seasoning with salt and pepper . Add the shrimp to the sauce. Toss and cook in the sauce 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is opaque.
- Top with sliced green onions for garnish .
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Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- salt and pepper
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together your ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce , 2 tablespoons light brown sugar , 2 tablespoons olive oil , 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard , 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning , and 2 minced garlic cloves .
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter . Add the sauce and whisk and let reduce until the butter is melted about 2 minutes.
- Prepare 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp by seasoning with salt and pepper . Add the shrimp to the sauce. Toss and cook in the sauce 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is opaque.
- Top with sliced green onions for garnish .
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