Louisiana Garlic Shrimp
Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of the South with this savory Louisiana Garlic Shrimp recipe! Packed with juicy, sautéed shrimp bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, this dish gets its signature zing from bold Cajun seasoning and a hint of smoked paprika. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds just the right amount of brightness, while a simmer in chicken or vegetable broth deepens the flavors to perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy crowd-pleaser is perfect served over fluffy white rice or paired with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the smoky, buttery sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this Southern-inspired recipe is a flavorful weeknight dinner or party favorite that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 servings cooked white rice or crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Clean the shrimp by peeling and deveining them, then pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
4. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, allowing the spices to lightly toast for 30 seconds.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until pink and opaque.
6. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and fresh lemon juice. Stir and let the mixture come to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over white rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 981 mg | 327% | |
| Sodium | 2316 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 121.6 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1478 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
