Name: The Easiest Cajun Shrimp Recipe!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, fresh or thawed, peeled and deveined - you can leave tails on or off, your preference!; 3 T butter; 3 tsp Cajun seasoning

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With just three ingredients you can have dinner on the table in only FIVE minutes! You’ve got to try The Easiest Cajun Shrimp Recipe!

I was chatting with a friend recently who divulged that she has NEVER made shrimp at home…I’m sorry, wha…? She went on to explain that she was intimidated by these little succulent bits of goodness. Bless her heart.

My friend, I’m here to help.

First off, I joke but believe me, I get it. Although I’ve made shrimp many times at home, I am guilty of not knowing what the heck I was doing back in the day and overcooking MANY a shrimps…

In fact, I never used to buy raw shrimp because I didn’t know what to do with it. Now, unless I’m looking for a quick shrimp cocktail, I only buy raw because I finally learned how to cook it properly!

Blackened Cajun Shrimp

Depending on how hot you like your seafood, you can adjust the heat on this dish very easily. Try adding some blackened seasoning or more of a kicked up cayenne Cajun seasoning.

Can I Use Cooked Shrimp?

You can, but I cannot guarantee that the texture of the shrimp won’t get rubbery. My suggestion is to melt the butter and seasoning together then toss with the shrimp in a bowl; essentially just warming the cooked shrimp up with the hot butter.

5-Minute Meal

If you’re starting with raw shrimp, let’s save you *gasp* the mistake of overcooking your shrimp – just follow this recipe and you’re 5 minutes from enjoying The Easiest Cajun Shrimp! Plus, you’re working with just THREE ingredients:

Shrimp
Butter
Cajun Seasoning

Side Dish for Cajun Shrimp

If you’re looking for the perfect side dish to accompany these, you’ve got to try my Roasted Corn and Brussels Sprout Succotash.

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How to Make The Easiest Cajun Shrimp

The Easiest Cajun Shrimp Recipe!

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Just three ingredients and five minutes is all you need for a delicious dinner!

Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, fresh or thawed, peeled and deveined - you can leave tails on or off, your preference!
3 T butter
3 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

In a large skillet, over medium high heat, melt butter
When butter has melted, add the shrimp in a single layer, let saute for about 2 minutes or until starting to turn pink
Flip the shrimp and cook the other side until JUST pink
Remove from heat and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
SERVE!
I like to sprinkle with lemon and serve with rice, pasta, spinach, noodles...whatever your favorite side dish is!