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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 rice with broccoli.
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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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tasty and easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I would agree that it has a Chinese influence in the flavor. I’d make again!
Just a perfect way to cook shrimp when you tire of the same ole same ole! I will be making this again and again so who cares if it not authentically Cajun …. the taste is the thing.
These sound so good and can’t wait to make. I want to thank for not only a delicious shrimp recipe but it sounds so simple and quick. All are a winner for me.
It was delicious! However it is more aptly named “Chinese Cajun shrimp” very yummy just expected something dufferent. Will make it again and again thanks!
We were looking for a recipe that was similar to one at our favorite Cajun restaurant and this looked to have the right flavor profile. This was a home run. Better than the restaurant! Easy to make. Definitely adding it to the regular rotation. We also aren’t big fish eaters and trying to add more to our diets. ???
Im going to cook this tomorrow night for my husband. Im trying to figure out what sides to cook. I do not want to do rice so what other sides should I do?
Hi Tracy!
Im sure he will love it! Really any type of pasta dish is always good or mashed potatoes is a favorite of mine! Please let me know how it turns out! Thanks for following along with me!
Made this recipe tonight with grits! Delicious!!! Thank you
Where is the butter?
The butter is melted and added to the sauce.
I love to cook an so does my two Daughters ,your recipes are so easy and quick ,thank you
I don’t. I use myfitensspal.com or skinnytaste.com for any nutritional information that I have. Hope that helps! XOXO
finish off with a red sauce on grits
ha, me too about most fish, don’t even like how the word sounds! But do like shrimp and lobster, so appreciate you overcoming your aversion to it for this recipe!
You are so right that foods can grow on you over time! I hated all things avocado growing up but have since fallen in love with them. I need to work on my husband eating olives, bell peppers and fish…
Looking forward to trying the chicken one and nacho one