Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp

4.75 from 8 votes

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Mediterranean

Keyword: cajun garlic butter shrimp recipe

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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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