Best Shrimp Recipes: Cajun Shrimp (+More Great Dishes To Make!)
Try a few of these incredible shrimp recipes and you will see just how versatile and easy to cook shrimp really is! Shrimp is perfect for making fast dinners because it cooks in a flash and it's relatively healthy, depending on how you prepare it. So, check out this list of shrimp recipes any time you need some weeknight dinner inspiration!
1largelemon(optional, juiced or served on the side)
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Instructions
Bring your skillet with the butter to medium to medium-high heat until the butter is melted and beginning to bubble. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Once the garlic is fragrant, stir in the shrimp and the Cajun seasoning until well coated. *The optional herbes de provence can also be added at this time, as well as a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Saute the shrimp for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, and nicely pink in color.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
The addition of herbes de provence adds French influence to the Cajun flavor, making the dish more Creole flavored. Either way, it's absolutely tasty!
I usually use half the lemon to squeeze into my Cajun shrimp, and slice the remaining half into wedges for serving.