Cajun Shrimp

Name: Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 qt. water; 1 large lemon, quartered; 5 lb. unpeeled large fresh shrimp; 2 c. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. hot sauce; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. minced garlic; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay; 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil; 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano; 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme; 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh parsley; red leaf lettuce

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1676 kcal · Seafood

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Cajun Shrimp – a delicious recipe with water, lemon, fresh shrimp, vegetable oil, hot sauce, olive oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

4 qt. water
1 large lemon, quartered
5 lb. unpeeled large fresh shrimp
2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. hot sauce
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay
1 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
1 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh parsley
red leaf lettuce

1
Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Drain well.
3
Rinse with ice cold water.
4
Peel and devein shrimp; place in a large bowl or gallon size Ziploc bag.
5
Combine remaining ingredients except lettuce.
6
Beat with a wire whisk. Pour over shrimp and toss.
7
Cover.
8
Chill 8 hours.
9
Drain shrimp; serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

1676

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 qt. water, 1 large lemon, quartered, 5 lb. unpeeled large fresh shrimp, 2 c. vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1676 kcal
Category
Seafood

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