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Buttery Cajun Shrimp

Sea Salt Savorings
Cajun shrimp are seared in toasted southern spices and browned butter for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This shrimp is best served with your favorite grits, rice, or on a fresh salad!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp

Instructions
 

  • Place a light colored pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the butter and cook for 5-8 minutes until is it golden brown. Next, add the Cajun seasoning, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.
    Butter is melted in a pan, then spices are added to the pan to liven the flavor.
  • Add the Worchestershire sauce and lemon juice to the pan, then add the shrimp. Sear the shrimp on each side for 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp is pink. Flip the shrimp and sear on the other side. Remove the pan from the stove and serve. Mangia!
    Shrimp is placed in a pan to sear them quickly with butter and spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 892IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.