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Bubba Gump Shrimp Recipe

Butter-drenched, garlicky, and with a bold Cajun kick—this Bubba Gump Shrimp is everything you want in a Southern-style shrimp dish. It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for serving with rice, pasta, or just a hunk of bread to soak up that spicy, buttery goodness.

Ingredients

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½ cup butter

1 tbsp oregano

2 tbsp chopped garlic

1 tsp ground cayenne pepper

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

Make the base: In a large skillet, combine butter, oregano, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Heat over medium until the butter is melted and bubbling.

Add the shrimp: Toss in the shrimp and stir occasionally.

Cook until done: Cook for about 5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Serve hot: Enjoy over pasta, rice, or with garlic bread.

Notes

Bold, buttery, spicy, and herby—with a rich garlic base and a cayenne kick.

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