Cajun Butter Shrimp
I am addicted to all things New Orleans and this recipe made me feel like we were right back there! We like eating the shrimp on rice, with the sauce drizzled on top. A side of sourdough bread and a green salad, and it is one of the best dinners around. My family requests this meal again and again.
The Secret’s in the Sauce
Quick Pro Tip: We like to get the bag of uncooked tail on shrimp from Costco in the frozen section, they are really good and the shells and veins are already removed. So much easier! As for the sauce, this is really the key to this fantastic Cajun Butter Shrimp recipe. The combination of thyme, turmeric, garlic and cayenne, mingled with the lemon juice makes for such an array of flavors your mouth will definitely be thanking you. One reader suggested slicing up pinwheel lemon slices and using those for flavor and aesthetic appeal in the sauce. Once you spoon it over the shrimp, look out. You’re in for a real treat!
More flavors from the South
If you’re into New Orleans flavor like we are, you might try pairing this Cajun Butter Shrimp with a glass of Mint Julep (Disneyland copycat). Serve the meal with a New Orleans style mini beignet for dessert. Delicious! If you’re looking for shrimp but cooked in another way, the Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets will work out great! If you love pasta, our Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is one of the most requested shrimp dinners in our family. More of a sandwich person? Our Shrimp Po’ Boys are also very popular. So many delicious choices! For a shrimp recipe from the other side of the map, try our Shrimp Tempura Sushi Rolls! Share It on Instagram!
