"This classic Cajun recipe has just the right amount of spice along with a rich butter sauce that compliment the shrimp perfectly"
New Orleans-Style Cajun BBQ Shrimp
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 pound raw Shrimp
- 4 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Worcester Sauce
- 1 Lemon
- 4 tablespoons Butter (cubed, cold)
- Cayenne Pepper (to taste)
- 1 splash of Sherry (optional)
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 loaf French Bread (for Dipping)
Method
Step 1
Season shrimp with half the seasoning mix, making sure all shrimp are well covered. Marinate for 10 minutes in the refrigerator
Step 2
Cut lemon in half. Squeeze out the juice of one half for the recipe, and cut the remainder into thin rounds.
Step 3
In a large skillet combine oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sliced lemon, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic.
Step 4
Cook over moderately high heat for one minute.
Step 5
Add sherry (if used) and shrimp, and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 1-2 minute on each side.
Step 6
Reduce heat to moderate and stir in butter, a few cubes at a time, stirring constantly and adding more only when butter is melted.
Step 7
Remove skillet from heat.
Step 8
Plate the shrimp with sauce. Garnish with green onions.
Step 9
Serve with French bread for dipping.