Cajun Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 24 large shrimp in the shell
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spices (store bought or homemade, see the recipe below)
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced from top to base
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced into strips
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

How to cook Cajun Spicy Shrimp:

• Cut off the front part of the shrimp heads with scissors. Cut down the center back of each shrimp through the shell and devein. Combine paprika, crushed red pepper and Cajun spices. Sprinkle combined spices over the shrimp and let stand 20 minutes.
• In a large saucepan cook the onion, bell pepper and garlic in the butter until softened, about 6 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook on high heat for 1 minute or until they change color. Add the cream and simmer, stirring until the shrimp are tender and just cooked. Stir in parsley and serve with steamed white rice and seasonal vegetables.

Cajun Spices Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons white pepper
• 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

How to cook Cajun Spices:

Note:
The Cajun Spicy Shrimp recipe easy to prepare and so good!

This recipe for Cajun Spicy Shrimp serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Cajun