Description
A flavorful dish of shrimp cooked in a spicy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Fresh parsley enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: cajun shrimp scampi, shrimp recipe, garlic shrimp