Cajun Shrimp Recipes

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• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

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• 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.

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• Marinate the prawns with the olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Place on a hot grill and cook until just pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

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• Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.
• Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g

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• 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.

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• Place the rice in a rice cooker along with 2 cups water; set it and forget it.
• Arrange the shrimp on a plate in a single layer and dust with 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning and a little salt.
• Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and green bell pepper and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the andouille, scooting the veggies to the side so that the sausage can get a good sear on both sides. Remove the goods from the skillet and reserve in a bowl.
• There should be enough oil in the skillet, but if it's on the dry side, add a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and sear on both sides, 2 minutes tops. Add the shrimp to the sausage bowl.
• Add the broth, milk and remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Make a cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Whisk it with a fork, then slowly pour the slurry into the skillet. Cook the sauce, whisking, until it thickens just a tad. Add the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt. Stir for just a few seconds and taste it. Is the sauce where you want it? Maybe a little black pepper? Little more lemon? Do it.
• Now, add the reserved veggies and meats to the skillet and toss to combine. It's seriously so silky and luscious you'll weep.
• Serve this over your brown rice, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges, and that's all she wrote. So eat. Time to eat.

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• Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and next 5 ingredients, and sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Stir in garlic, and sauté 1 more minute.
• Stir in shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf.
• **Note:.
• 2 lb. frozen peeled, large raw shrimp, thawed according to package directions, may be substituted.

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• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add water to ensure spices don't burn.
• Mix well and let the shrimp continue to cook over medium heat until shrimp are firm, 3 to 4 minutes, taking care not to overcook them. Add butter, mix well, and remove from the heat once the shrimp are cooked.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute garlic in the hot oil until brown, about 2 minutes. Add butter, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Let simmer until butter has melted through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mix shrimp and butter mixture together in a cast iron skillet. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the skillet from the refrigerator.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Place the French bread into the skillet with the shrimp and continue to cook until shrimp are bright pink and bread is slightly brown on top, about 10 minutes more. Serve in the cast iron skillet and use the bread to dip up the sauce.

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• Toss shrimp with Cajun spice seasoning and set aside.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in large skillet and saute' peppers for 6 minutes over medium-high heat.
• Turn heat down and add minced garlic, stirring constantly so that garlic doesn't burn.
• Remove peppers and garlic from pan, wipe pan out with paper towel.
• Return pan to medium-high heat, and heat remaining tsp of oil.
• Add shrimp and cook approximately 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add wine (don't forget about yours) and lemon juice, peppers and garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season with hot sauce; serve each portion over 1/2 cup cooked brown rice.

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• In a large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add all spices and stir constantly for 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turns pink, stirring occasionally.

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• Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Add shrimp; saute 4- 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.

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• Cook parsley in green onions in melted butter for a minute; blend in flour until fully incorporated.
• Stir in milk, salt and hot pepper sauce.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in minced shrimp.
• Shape into balls, using one tablespoon mixture per ball.
• Beat eggs until well mixed; dip balls into bread crumbs, then egg, then in crumbs again.
• Chill 30 minutes.
• Heat oil to 350°F.
• Fry 4 balls at a time until golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes.
• Keep warm in low oven on paper towel lined plate; repeat with remaining balls.

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• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in corn during the last 5 minutes. Drain well.
• Arrange shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn in a single layer in a large 4-inch-deep roasting pan. Cut butter into slices and place on top.
• Combine Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, hot sauce, and cayenne in a small bowl. Pour sauce over the shrimp mixture. Top with lemon slices.
• Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp turns pink, basting and turning often, about 10 minutes.