CAJUN SHRIMP

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Serve over toasted garlic bread slices with a tossed green salad with your favorite dressing! Also good over grits! From Southern Living, June 2007

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Cajun

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs large shrimp, raw and unpeeled (See Note Below)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried basil)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried oregano)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 garlic clove, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and next 5 ingredients, and sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Stir in garlic, and sauté 1 more minute.
  • Stir in shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • **Note:.
  • 2 lb. frozen peeled, large raw shrimp, thawed according to package directions, may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 240.6, Sodium 445.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 31

Frank Willie
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This recipe is a great way to add some spice to your weeknight dinner routine.


ItzCryptic
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.


BADI DJABRI
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This is the best Cajun shrimp recipe I've ever tried. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Dagim Asmare
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I've made this recipe several times and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ricky Rhicch
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some in my freezer and this is a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal.


Yafu Yafuman
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've served it over rice, pasta, and even grits.


Kamal Budhathoki
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This recipe is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me. The shrimp turned out perfectly cooked.


Karabo Maketela
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I love the spice level of this recipe. It's just the right amount of heat.


Kristal Greg
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce.


Ghulam Umar
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This is my go-to recipe for Cajun shrimp. It's simple to make and always turns out great.


Lofer Boy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are so juicy and flavorful.


nanewa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the shrimp always turn out delicious.


diamond cleaning service
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This Cajun shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


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