Quick Sautéed Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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Bright and spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with fresh lemon juice, perfect for a fast and flavorful Kansas City-inspired dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, cajun seasoning, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 American cuisine 230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp cajun seasoning
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and sizzling.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque edges form.
Step 5: Flip shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
Step 6: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 7: Serve immediately, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp.