Best 10 Cajun Shrimp Flambe Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, few dishes can rival the tantalizing allure of Cajun shrimp flambé. This delectable dish, steeped in the rich traditions of Louisiana's vibrant culinary heritage, offers a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate, captivating the senses with its spicy, smoky, and aromatic essence. As the shrimp sizzle and dance in a fiery spectacle, bathed in a luscious sauce infused with the essence of Cajun spices, it transforms into a culinary masterpiece that promises an unforgettable gastronomic journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAJUN SHRIMP



Cajun Shrimp image

Shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BOURBON SHRIMP FLAMBé RECIPE



Bourbon Shrimp Flambé Recipe image

This easy recipe calls for shrimp flamed with bourbon and served with a tomato cream sauce for a simple but elegant dish.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 medium tomato, diced
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup minced chives
Salted, toasted pecans, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt 2 ounces butter in a long-handled frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Remove from burner and carefully add 1/4 cup bourbon to the pan. Ignite with a long fireplace match and return to heat. Shake until flames burn down and go out. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 medium diced tomato to the pan. Boil and reduce until thickened, then add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return shrimp to the pan and gently reheat only until warmed through. Do not overcook or the shrimp will become tough.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup minced chives and toasted pecans, if using. Serve with a side of rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 287 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1227 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY 5 MINUTE CAJUN SHRIMP



Easy 5 Minute Cajun Shrimp image

Cajun shrimp that is insanely delicious and only takes 5 minutes to make is the kind of dinner that dreams are made of! This recipe will knock your socks off and it will be something that the whole family will go crazy over!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the butter and melt. Add in the garlic.
  • Add in the shrimp and cajun seasoning and toss in the butter to coat.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and cooked throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 52 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP FLAMBE



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Quick, easy, impressive and romantic dinner for two (but can be doubled). For a slightly less fattening dish, omit the cream.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup brandy
salt
pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 slices toast, cut into points

Steps:

  • In a skillet, melt butter and saute garlic until soft.
  • Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
  • Remove from heat, add brandy and flame.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Over low heat, stir in cream to blend until heated through.
  • Serve immediately over toast.

CAJUN SHRIMP FLAMBE



Cajun Shrimp Flambe image

This is a great appetizer or side dish to go with any seafood/cajun feast. You can adjust the spice by decreasing the amount of cajun seasoning or you can substitute chili powder.

Provided by Melissa_8201

Categories     Cajun

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined (25-30 count)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, diced
4 tablespoons tequila
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese or 6 ounces goat cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cook 1 minute on each side, then add garlic and onion, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
  • Add tequila and cilatro and flambe until flame subsides.
  • Add cream and turn heat down to medium-low.
  • Add cajun seasoning.
  • Stir, then take shrimp out and set aside while sauce thickens.
  • Check sauce for flavor, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place shrimp in a baking dish.
  • Cover with sauce then top with cheese.
  • Place in 350 degree oven until cheese is bubbly.
  • Approx 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with whole cilantro leave if desired and serve immediately.

CAJUN FRIED SHRIMP



Cajun Fried Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 4 servings (3 shrimp per servi

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large shrimp
Cajun spice
2 cups canola oil
1 cup buttermik
1 cup mik
2 large eggs
1/2 pound yellow cornmeal
1/2 pound all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp leaving tail and one section of shell on shrimp. de-vein shrimp by slicing them halfway through the back and remove vein. Rinse shrimp after de-veining. Open to form butterfly. Beat eggs and milk together. Add buttermilk. Mix well. combine yellow cornmeal and flour. Coat shrimp with Cajun spice. Dip shrimp in egg and milk mixture. Bread shrimp with cornmeal and flour mixture. Heat canola oil in medium frying pan. When oil reaches 350 degrees, fry shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.

CAJUN-SPICED GRILLED SHRIMP WITH REMOULADE



Cajun-Spiced Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun spice
Kosher salt
1 pound large shrimp (10 to15 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: Add the lemon juice, olive oil, Cajun spice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the shrimp and toss to coat them in the spice mixture. Allow the shrimp to marinate while you make the remoulade. Do not marinate shrimp longer than 20 minutes.
  • For the remoulade: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun spice, ketchup, mustard, parsley, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp in an even layer. Allow the shrimp to cook for 2 minutes, then flip them and cook until they are just opaque and the tails are pink, about another minute. Remove the shrimp to a serving platter, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges and serve with remoulade.

CAJUN SHRIMP STIR-FRY



Cajun Shrimp Stir-Fry image

Squash and red onion add color to this tasty, one-dish meal with just the right amount of Cajun kick. -Ginny Kochis, Springfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the zucchini, yellow squash and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and seasonings; stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo image

Dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes with this easy shrimp dish. Sweet shrimp, a hint of heat from the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes, and creamy fettuccine are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
5 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
¼ cup unsalted chicken stock
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup light whipping cream (18%)
salt to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the remaining water.
  • Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and add to the bowl, tossing to coat.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp into the skillet once the butter bubbles and cook for 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl. Add garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any brown bits.
  • Whisk in remaining flour-Cajun seasoning slowly until well incorporated. Season with white pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in cream; cook for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese slowly, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes more. Return shrimp to the skillet and add pasta; toss to combine.
  • Mix in a little of the cooking water if the sauce is too thick, 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 292.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 817.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CAJUN SHRIMP BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cajun Shrimp Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: andouille sausages, shrimp, red potatoes, corn, oil, butter, garlic, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 andouille sausages, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 red potatoes, quartered
2 pieces corn, quartered
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
fresh parsley, chopped
lemon wedge, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the Cajun spice mix ingredients and stir to combine.
  • In a baking dish, combine potatoes, corn, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of oil, and ½ tablespoon of the cajun spice mix.
  • Mix until the vegetables are coated evenly with the spice mix. Place butter on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, shrimp, garlic, oil, and ½ tablespoon of the spice mix. Save the remaining spice mix for future recipes.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the sausage and shrimp into the same baking dish as the corn and potatoes.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Top with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and beer!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your shrimp flambé will taste. If possible, buy your shrimp fresh from a seafood market or fishmonger.
  • Season your shrimp well: Don't be afraid to season your shrimp generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Cook your shrimp over high heat: Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important to cook it over high heat. This will help to prevent it from becoming tough or rubbery.
  • Don't overcook your shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it and not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and chewy.
  • Flambé your shrimp with care: When you flambé your shrimp, be sure to do it in a well-ventilated area and away from any open flames. Also, be careful not to let the flames get too high, as this could burn your shrimp.

Conclusion:

Shrimp flambé is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your shrimp flambé turns out perfectly. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve your guests, give shrimp flambé a try!

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