Recipe

My Cajun Shrimp Recipe

	Minkie / All my dishes 2 years, 5 months ago I adore spicy shrimp recipes and just couldn't find a shrimp recipe that suited me. Too pale, not spicy enough. Came up with this very simple recipe, it's more of a technique than recipe. Excellent served with a side of yellow rice. Can also be made on skewers and grilled.... More Prep:20m Cook:5m Servings:2	Minkie
	shrimp cajun appetizer spicy

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp olive oil

For the Essence -

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Lemon wedges

fresh chopped parsley

Directions

Prepare Essence in a small container. Clean and wash shrimp and lay out in a single layer on a large platter. Dry with a paper towel.

Sprinkle liberally with the Essence - I use approximately 2 tbsp. Be generous! Let the shrimp rest for 30 minutes with the rub.

Begin the shrimp by heating a large skillet on high heat and add the olive oil. It should be very hot, but not smoking. Add the shrimp on one side of the pan. Overcrowding is what produces a limp shrimp, don't want that! Let the shrimp rest on one side of the pan for approximately one minute, then begin to saute and spread around the pan.

Saute on high until shrimp starts to turn pink. Remove from heat and place shrimp in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle liberally with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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Comments

nanny 2 years, 2 months ago said:
This looks like the perfect quick fix I am looking for.Thanks

eeks 1 year, 9 months ago said:
This looks great!! and you're right...nuthin worse than a limp shrimp...least that's what I've heard my wife say...thanks for the recipe...

jadedmom 7 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This is right up my alley!

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