"Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp is SO easy to make and the sauce is so addicting!"
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 5mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or Tamari, for a gluten free option
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Method
Step 1
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, mustard, cajun seasoning, and garlic.
Step 2
Next, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the soy sauce mixture to the pan, whisk, and reduce for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and add it to the sauce. Toss and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is opaque.
Step 4
Garnish with chopped green onion.