Easy Cajun Butter Shrimp
The ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist! Easy Cajun Butter Shrimp combines fresh shrimp with rich butter and zesty spices for a mouthwatering dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering, you'll want to make this easy recipe tonight!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Peeler
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- Green onion (chopped)
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Red chili (sliced)
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the garlic then add it to a heavy skillet along with the butter and salt.
- Place over medium-high heat and allow to melt.
- Once the butter has just about melted, add in the cajun seasoning, brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Stir together and once sizzling add in the shrimp. Give the skillet a shake to get the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Add the water to the pan and stir well to release anything from the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Garnish with green onion, fresh coriander and chili as desired.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning can vary: Cajun seasoning can vary in salt content, so taste your final butter sauce and add extra if needed.
- Adjust the spice: Cayenne pepper gives this recipe a mild kick. If you like it spicy, then you can increase the amount to taste. Or leave it out entirely if your cajun seasoning is spicy or you want a mild dish.
- Use large shrimp: I like to use Large or Medium Large shrimp for this recipe. By the count, this is 31/35 count shrimp or 36/40 count shrimp.