Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle Recipe

Name: Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail shell intact; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; ½ tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon brown sugar; 1 lemon (sliced in wedges for garnish); salt and pepper, for seasoning; 5 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder

Servings: persons

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail shell intact
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
½ tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
½ teaspoon brown sugar
1 lemon (sliced in wedges for garnish)
salt and pepper, for seasoning
5 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder

1
For the Cajun spice mix, stir all ingredients together well in a small bowl to blend.
2
Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for maximum freshness.
3
In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and chopped chipotles in adobo sauce, and mix well to fully coat the shrimp.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
5
Baking:
6
Preheat oven to 350F
7
Spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper.
8
Bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 10-15 minutes.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges.
10
Grilling:
11
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink.
12
Sauteeing:
13
Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
14
Add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil, and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
15
Cook about 2 minutes per side.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail shell intact, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, ½ tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle 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.

Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle

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