CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP

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Super rich and creamy. Delicious.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb uncooked shrimp with shells on
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning divided
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
2 bay leaves
3 lemons juiced
2 c water
1/4 c worcestershire sauce
1/4 c dry white wine
2 c heavy cream
3 Tbsp cold butter sliced into 3 pats

Steps:

  • 1. Remove the shells from the shrimp and keep the shells. Sprinkler the shrimp with 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning over the shrimp and rub it all over. Set the shrimp in the refrigerator until needed.
  • 2. Add oil to a skillet. Once hot saute the onions and garlic for about 1 minute. Add the shrimp shells, remaining Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, lemon juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and strain out solids. Place the sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, brown and syrupy about 15 minutes. There should be about 4 tbsp.
  • 3. Add a little more oil to a separate skillet. Add the shrimp and saute 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and the brown syrupy base. Stir and simmer 3 minutes.
  • 4. Remove the shrimp to a plate and whisk in the butter one pat at a time. Remove from heat and spoon the sauce over the shrimp.

rehan waheed
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This recipe is too complicated for me. I'm not much of a cook.


Freeman Ocansey
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I'm allergic to shrimp, but this recipe looks delicious. I wish I could try it.


Ayanda sphe
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this recipe looks pretty good.


Annna Ishaa
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This recipe seems easy enough to make. I might try it this weekend.


Md Aktaruzzaman
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This recipe caught my eye. I love Cajun food and shrimp.


Tennyson White
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes. This one looks like a winner!


Tron Nguyen
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This recipe looks absolutely divine. I can't wait to give it a try.


Khpal Zalmi Vines
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I'm drooling just looking at this recipe. I need to make it ASAP!


Etung Esther
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This recipe is on my list to try. It looks amazing!


Roicephus Raggett
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Poppy Higgins
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This recipe is a must-try for any shrimp lover!


Oksi Ok si
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ann Torres
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This is my go-to recipe for creamy Cajun shrimp. It's always a hit!


A'miye Brown
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Zarmalik Afridi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen shrimp and it still came out delicious.


Angilea Tew
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this dish was really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked just right.


Morya Spencer
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Dottie Prejean
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I made this dish last night and it was AMAZING! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Noraiz Hassan
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This creamy Cajun shrimp was a hit! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.