Name: Cajun Shrimp and Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for shrimp); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce); 1 small onion (finely diced); 1 small green bell pepper (finely diced); 1 stalk celery (finely diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for sauce); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for sauce); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup chicken or seafood stock; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); (for serving) lemon wedges; (for serving) cooked white rice, grits, or crusty bread

Description

A delicious Cajun shrimp dish with a flavorful sauce, perfect served over rice, grits, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

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1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for shrimp)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
1 small onion (finely diced)
1 small green bell pepper (finely diced)
1 stalk celery (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for sauce)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for sauce)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chicken or seafood stock
1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
(for serving) lemon wedges
(for serving) cooked white rice, grits, or crusty bread

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Instructions

In a bowl, toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Let marinate while preparing the sauce.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add paprika, cayenne, thyme, and oregano. Mix well.
Pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to deglaze and bring to a simmer. Add hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Add cooked shrimp to the sauce and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Spoon shrimp and sauce over rice, grits, or bread. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Adjust the level of hot sauce according to your heat preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 200mg