CAJUN-STYLE BROILED SHRIMP
Shrimp, the most versatile seafood, is now the most popular in America, and there is no wrong way to eat it. Wild shrimp from the Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico is a treat if you can find it. Fresh local shrimp from Maine or the Carolinas is an even rarer gem. (These are all preferable from a sustainability perspective.) A vast majority, of course, is farmed and frozen. If you buy it ''individually quick frozen'' in resealable bags, you can take out only as many as you want and thaw them by leaving the shrimp in the fridge for 24 hours or running them under cool water for an hour or less. Here, it is made Cajun with cayenne, paprika and garlic and quickly broiled.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Turn on the broiler, and put the rack close to heat.
- Mash 1 garlic clove with 1 teaspoon salt until it forms a paste.
- Add to it 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and lots of black pepper.
- Rub paste all over 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp.
- Broil, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 964 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Joker
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best shrimp he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less Cajun seasoning next time.
Murtza Murtza
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning is delicious. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great weeknight meal.
Bradley Saylor
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and I decided to try this recipe. The shrimp were delicious and the Cajun seasoning was perfect. I served it with a side of rice and it was a quick and easy
Abbas Khan3344
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Govian howard
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I used a little less Cajun seasoning than the recipe called for, but it was still plenty flavorful. I served it with a side of lemon wedges and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Maingri king
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Munesh Kumar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the Cajun seasoning was perfect. I served it with rice and a side of coleslaw, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Waseem Wasi
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the Cajun seasoning was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Fipe Foliaki
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great weeknight meal.
Jose Jimenez
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning was on point. I served it with rice and a side of green beans, and it was a hit with my family.