CAJUN-STYLE BROILED SHRIMP
Shrimp, the most versatile seafood, is now the most popular in America, and there is no wrong way to eat it. Wild shrimp from the Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico is a treat if you can find it. Fresh local shrimp from Maine or the Carolinas is an even rarer gem. (These are all preferable from a sustainability perspective.) A vast majority, of course, is farmed and frozen. If you buy it ''individually quick frozen'' in resealable bags, you can take out only as many as you want and thaw them by leaving the shrimp in the fridge for 24 hours or running them under cool water for an hour or less. Here, it is made Cajun with cayenne, paprika and garlic and quickly broiled.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Turn on the broiler, and put the rack close to heat.
- Mash 1 garlic clove with 1 teaspoon salt until it forms a paste.
- Add to it 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and lots of black pepper.
- Rub paste all over 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp.
- Broil, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 964 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Faiso Xaashi
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to save it for later.
Nihat Jahan
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight. I'm excited to see how it turns out.
Raees Bukhari
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to try something new. I've never had Cajun shrimp before, but I loved it.
Angela Many
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cajun food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were delicious and the Cajun seasoning was just right.
Alex Felician
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The shrimp were overcooked and the Cajun seasoning was way too spicy.
Anita adrita
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp turned out rubbery. I'm going to try this recipe again soon and hopefully I'll have better results.
Yakubu Mohammed
[email protected]These shrimp are so flavorful and juicy. I could eat them every day.
Mulondo Rodger
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of these shrimp. They're the perfect addition to any summer cookout.
Bridget Khumalo
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Ranasunny Ranasunny
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning is delicious.
Lindsey Nettles
[email protected]This is my favorite shrimp recipe. I make it all the time.
Zaid Goodall
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. The shrimp were gone in minutes.
Afraz Rajpoot
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.
Usman Khann
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning was amazing.
Khayakazi Daniso
[email protected]These shrimp are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.
Hamid waqas
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Mary Miuts
[email protected]The shrimp were juicy and flavorful. The Cajun seasoning was perfect, not too spicy but still had a nice kick.
ERIK Black (ERIK Black)
[email protected]This Cajun-style broiled shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and had a delicious, smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.