Best 9 Cajun Spiced Shrimps Recipes

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Dive into a world of flavor and spice with our comprehensive guide to cooking Cajun spiced shrimps. This zesty and aromatic dish, inspired by the vibrant cuisine of Louisiana, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, exploring the perfect combination of ingredients, techniques, and cooking methods to create the most delectable Cajun spiced shrimp dish that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to spice up your dinner table, get ready to embark on a flavor-packed adventure, as we delve into the secrets of making Cajun spiced shrimps that will make your taste buds dance.

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SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP



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This dish is great for a meal or as an appetizer. It's so quick and easy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings (about 1/4 cup seasoning mix).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the seasonings. In another bowl, combine oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons of seasoning mixture (save remaining mixture for another use). Add shrimp; toss until well coated. Thread shrimp onto two metal or soaked wooded skewers. Broil shrimp 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp; baste with remaining oil mixture. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

5 SPICE CAJUN SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 pound shrimp, unpeeled
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Combine equal parts of the 5 spices for the shrimp, to taste. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with some of the lemon juice. Flip the shrimp after 5 minutes and sprinkle other side with more lemon juice. Cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with the remaining lemon juice.

SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP



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Spicy Cajun shrimp is a quick and easy recipes that's dinner party worthy but speedy enough for a weeknight. Includes a homemade recipe for Cajun seasoning

Provided by Crosby's Molasses

Categories     Savoury dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup olive oil (I have reduced this to 1/3 cup with good results)
2 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning (*see below for homemade version)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro (more is good)
1 Tbsp. Crosby's Fancy Molasses
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 clove garlic
1/4 onion, minced
1 bay leaf
pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a large baking dish and add the shrimp, tossing to coat well.
  • Let the shrimp rest in the marinade for 20-30 minute (optional)
  • Bake at 450 for about 10 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.

CAJUN SPICED SHRIMPS



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I have also made this using scallops, or a mix of shrimp and scallops, and it is just as nice! I like to serve it with rice and a refreshing cucumber salad. The hotness will depend on the blend of your Cajun Seasoning. Mine is pretty hot, I make my own blend.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs raw large shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs prawns, peeled and cleaned
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
2 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, sliced in rings
1/2 sweet red pepper, sliced in thin strips
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup cream
salt
chopped fresh parsley, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix together the paprika powder, chili flakes, cajun seasoning and salt, mix with the prawns and leave for 20 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan, on a medium heat fry the onion rings, peppers and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Put up the heat and add the prawns, fry until they start to color.
  • Add the cream whilst stirring, lower the heat again and simmer until prawns are done, do not over-cook.
  • Sprinkle parsley on top and serve.

SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP



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I kind of pieced it together with a few different shrimp recipes and my own intuition and trial and error. It was my first victory as a cook . I recently made a change to this as I tried making it with half the amount of butter. This makes it a heck of a lot healthier, and I actually thought it was the best it has been so far!

Provided by ChefInChicago

Categories     Cajun

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deveined and shelled (small or large, tastes the same)
8 ounces unsweetened butter
2 tablespoons garlic, sliced very thin (can use minced too)
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1/2-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste (careful, it gets hot easily)
1 teaspoon paprika
3 bay leaves
8 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
8 tablespoons water (tap water is fine)
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
1 lemon
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 loaves French bread (if you get uncooked bread follow the directions that come with it and cook it beforehand, then just)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees (for french bread and to keep shrimp warm later).
  • Place 1/2 a stick of butter in a saute pan and melt it on medium heat.
  • Place garlic into pan and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring often, if you sliced it thin enough it might liquify, this is what you want, but not necessary.
  • Add pepper, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, bay leaves, worcestershire sauce, water and chives to the saute pan (if the mixture doesn't cover the bottom of the pan, add a little extra water and worcestershire sauce to account for the difference) Let this simmer for about 2-3 minutes while stirring, if the mixture begins to boil turn the heat down slightly.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes total on each side, but flip them constantly.
  • Once the shrimp are cooked completely, remove them from the pan into a bowl or onto a plate (leave the liquid/mixture in the pan), cover with aluminum foil and place in oven to keep warm, be sure you use an oven friendly bowl.
  • Put your french bread in the oven right now to get it warm and crispy for the meal.
  • Cut your remaining 1/2 stick of butter into 6 pieces and place one into the pan at a time stirring constantly until they melt completely, then add the next, once they are all added, stir for about 3 more minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken (This is important, be sure it grows thicker before moving on, otherwise it will tend to seperate).
  • Cut the lemon into 4 pieces and squeeze the juice into the mixture while stirring slowly, stir for another minute or two while the mixture settles.
  • Slowly add the heavy whipping cream to the mixture while stirring, make sure the heat is low enough so it won't boil.
  • Once you are finished stirring the cream in turn the heat down to between medium and low just to keep it warm and stir constantly.
  • Remove shrimp and bread from oven.
  • Slice the bread into pieces, place the shrimp into bowls and pour the sauce over it, use the bread for dipping in the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1304.5, Fat 62.2, SaturatedFat 35.7, Cholesterol 480.4, Sodium 2432, Carbohydrate 130.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 57.2

CAJUN SHRIMP



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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

CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP



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The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top-that makes them taste extra bright and delicious. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
4 medium lemons, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, turning once, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges

LINGUINE WITH CAJUN-SPICED SHRIMP AND CORN



Linguine with Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Corn image

After throwing some ingredients together for tapas, the flavor was so fresh and light my family asked for more. By warming it through with a few more ingredients I turned it into a family meal with pasta instead of just a snack.

Provided by MommyDiva

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 tablespoon liquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅓ cup diced red onion
⅓ cup diced sweet red bell pepper
½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Place shrimp and crab boil into a large saucepan. Fill with water to 1 inch above the shrimp, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and red onion, cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, corn, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, chipotle pepper, and salt. Stir in the half-and-half, and bring to a simmer. Once the mixture is simmering, stir in shrimp, and toss with the drained pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1572.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, large shrimp: This will ensure that the shrimp are plump and juicy.
  • Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes: This will help the shrimp absorb the flavors of the Cajun spices.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan: This will help to evenly cook the shrimp and prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium-high heat: This will help to quickly sear the shrimp and prevent them from becoming rubbery.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque: This will ensure that the shrimp are cooked through but not overcooked.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: This will ensure that the shrimp are hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Cajun spiced shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and juicy texture, this dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give Cajun spiced shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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