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Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
Quick Cajun garlic butter shrimp seared in a smoky, buttery garlic sauce — ready in 20 minutes.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
20
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Cooking the shrimp just until pink keeps them tender and sweet. Building the garlic butter in the same pan turns the seared flavor into a quick sauce.
Quick Fixes
Shrimp rubbery: pull them the moment they turn pink and curl.
Want more sauce: add an extra tablespoon of butter and a splash of broth.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Topping
• lemon wedges, for serving
How to Make It
1
Pat the shrimp dry and toss with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink, then transfer to a plate.
3
Lower heat to medium and melt the butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4
Stir in broth and lemon juice and simmer 1 minute.
5
Return the shrimp and toss to coat.
6
Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Store
Store up to 2 days.
Reheat
Reheat gently on the stovetop just until warm so the shrimp stay tender.
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Avo's Tip
Have everything ready before the shrimp hit the pan — they cook in just a few minutes.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• How do I serve it?
Over rice, pasta, grits, or with crusty bread to soak up the butter.
• Fresh or frozen shrimp?
Both work; thaw frozen shrimp and pat dry so they sear instead of steam.
• What size shrimp?
Large or jumbo shrimp stay juicy and are easy to cook evenly.
Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
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1¼ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1
Pat the shrimp dry and toss with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink, then transfer to a plate.
3
Lower heat to medium and melt the butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4
Stir in broth and lemon juice and simmer 1 minute.
5
Return the shrimp and toss to coat.
6
Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
10
min
active
20
min
total
4
servings
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