SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP

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This is traditionally made and served with unpeeled shrimp. I don't like the mess of shelling the shrimp at the table, so I prefer to shell them before I cook them. Another thing - if you use cooked shrimp - the kind that are so easy to find in most grocery stores in the midwest US - don't simmer so long in the liquid or they...

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 - 1 1/2 lb unshelled raw shrimp
1/3 c olive oil
1/3 c butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
1 tsp ground black pepper, or less
1/2 tsp cayenne (or to taste)
2 tsp sweet paprika
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 c white wine
2 Tbsp lemon juice
sea salt and additional pepper , to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse shrimp and set aside.
  • 2. Heat oil and butter in heavy skillet until butter has melted.
  • 3. Add onions and garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until onions are soft.
  • 4. Stir in seasonings and shrimp and sauté for another minute or 2. Turn shrimp as they cook.
  • 5. Pour in the liquids. Simmer for another 3 or 4 minutes until shrimp are pink. Do not overcook!

Shafiullah Zwak
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This is the best Cajun shrimp recipe I've ever tried. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Mashiane a
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Rakib Dhali
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck.


Johnny G
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I added a little bit of lemon juice to the sauce and it really brightened up the flavor.


Stewart Blandford Dance
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I served this dish over rice and it was a perfect combination.


Julfikar Miya
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine.


Molla Shakil
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I'm not a fan of bell peppers, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.


Jeff Moye
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing.


Sk Rahin
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I made this dish with some fresh shrimp I caught myself. It was amazing! The shrimp were so fresh and flavorful.


Sebastian Jimenez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and this dish was the perfect way to use them up.


Lucky pak pak
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


PRINCE APON
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This dish is a bit spicy, but it's so good! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Cajun food.


Goutam Mondol
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The shrimp were so flavorful and juicy.


Joel O'Riordan
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamal Said
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the spicy, flavorful shrimp.


Shawon Shawon
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This Cajun shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


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