Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lbs Jumbo Shrimp (deveined - heads on if available); 1 Lemon - cut into wedges; 1/2 tsp Fresh Cracked Pepper; 2 tsp Salt Free - Cajun Seasoning; 6 Garlic Cloves - finely chopped; Small Pinch Salt; Small Pinch Dried Thyme; 1 Tb Olive Oil; 3 Tb Worcestershire Sauce; 1 Stick Cold Unsalted Butter - cubed

Servings: persons

1/2 lbs Jumbo Shrimp (deveined - heads on if available)
1 Lemon - cut into wedges
1/2 tsp Fresh Cracked Pepper
2 tsp Salt Free - Cajun Seasoning
6 Garlic Cloves - finely chopped
Small Pinch Salt
Small Pinch Dried Thyme
1 Tb Olive Oil
3 Tb Worcestershire Sauce
1 Stick Cold Unsalted Butter - cubed

1
Mix together the pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic, salt, thyme, olive oil and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
2
Preheat large cast iron pan on medium/high heat for 30-60 seconds.
3
Place shrimp in an even layer in the pan.
4
Pour spice mixture over the shrimp.
5
Cook for 3-4 minutes (depending on size) until the shrimp turn pink and begin to curl.
6
Reduce heat to medium.
7
Add the lemon wedges while squeezing slightly.
8
Begin adding the butter cubes 3-4 at a time.
9
Once the butter is melted, remove from heat.
10
Serve immediately with a crusty bread loaf.

769

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lbs Jumbo Shrimp (deveined - heads on if available), 1 Lemon - cut into wedges, 1/2 tsp Fresh Cracked Pepper, 2 tsp Salt Free - Cajun Seasoning, 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.

Cajun Shrimp

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