1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat evenly. My grandmother always said that seasoning was an art — don’t be afraid to adjust to your taste.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
4. Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce. Add lemon juice and parsley, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you like it spicy, sprinkle some red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

These steps reflect the simplicity of the process, yet deliver a complexity of flavors that I adore.