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Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice until it creates a paste.
- Evenly coat the shrimp with the paste.
- Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once melted, sauté the garlic until it becomes browned and fragrant.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent a rubbery texture.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning to the shrimp.
Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
Ensure shrimp are cooked just until opaque for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: NO DATA
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg