CAJUN GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

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!

HOW DO YOU MAKE CAJUN GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP?

To start, whisk together your sauce.  Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, mustard and garlic.

In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat add the butter.  Add the sauce and whisk and let reduce until the butter is melted about 2 minutes.

Salt and pepper the shrimp and add to the sauce.  Toss and cook in the sauce until the shrimp is opaque.

HOW LONG DO I COOK SHRIMP IN THE SKILLET?

Cook the shrimp stirring frequently, until they turn totally pink and opaque.  This will usually take 4-5 minutes.

WHAT SIDES SHOULD I SERVE WITH SHRIMP?

We served this shrimp over rice with broccoli.

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper
• sliced green onions, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To start, whisk together your sauce. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, mustard, cajun seasoning, and garlic.
2. In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat add the butter. Add the sauce and whisk and let reduce until the butter is melted about 2 minutes.
3. Salt and pepper the shrimp and add to the sauce. Toss and cook in the sauce 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is opaque.
4. Garnish with chopped green onions

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