Description
Buttery Cajun Shrimp in Spicy Worcestershire Sauce is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of butter and Cajun spices with a spicy Worcestershire sauce, perfect for shrimp lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp start to turn pink.
- Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the skillet after adding the Worcestershire sauce.
- Serve the shrimp over cooked rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce, or with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg