Best 7 Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure to Louisiana with this tantalizing recipe for Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle. This dish captures the essence of Cajun cuisine, known for its bold flavors and vibrant spice. Succulent shrimp are generously seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, then seared to perfection. The pièce de résistance is the chipotle sauce, a smoky and spicy concoction made with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of honey. This delectable sauce not only adds heat but also a rich, complex flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a collection of complementary recipes to complete your Louisiana-inspired feast. Treat your palate to a medley of Southern classics, including fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits, creamy Corn Maque Choux, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad. For a side of spice, whip up a batch of Spicy Fried Okra or Smothered Cabbage with Bacon. And to quench your thirst, indulge in a tall glass of classic Southern Sweet Tea or a zingy Watermelon Agua Fresca.

With its vibrant flavors and diverse recipes, this article is a culinary love letter to the rich and diverse cuisine of Louisiana. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and prepare to embark on a taste sensation that will transport you to the heart of Cajun country.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH CAJUN HOT LINKS AND CHIPOTLE SHRIMP



Penne with Cajun Hot Links and Chipotle Shrimp image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-ounce olive oil
4 hot links, all beef, cut in 6 bias slices
20 (21/25 shrimp), deveined, shelled and butterflied
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Chipotle Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cooked penne pasta
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated plus more for serving
1 tablespoon diced Roma tomato
1 tablespoon diced scallion
1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
3/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
3/4-ounce Dijon mustard
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
3/4-ounce red chili flakes
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In saute pan over high heat, add olive oil and hot links. Sear links until browned. Add the shrimp and cook until pink. Lower heat to medium. Then add cream, 3/4 of the Chipotle Sauce, salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and the cheese. Toss to combine.
  • Serve in pasta bowl and garnish with diced tomato, scallions, more sauce, if desired, and grated Parmesan.
  • Combine all ingredients in blender, puree, cover and refrigerate.

SPICY LOUISIANA CAJUN SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-6055

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 tablespoon Chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lemons or 1 lime, sliced in wedges for garnish
salt and pepper, for seasoning
Chipotle Mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
2 -3 canned Chipotle chiles in adobo ( to taste)
1 tablespoon Adobo sauce
1/2 lime, juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and minced chipotles in adobo sauce. Mix well to fully coat the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Grilling Method: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink. These may be threaded on oil-rubbed or water-soaked wooden skewers. In the meantime prepare the Chipotle Mayonnaise. Serve shrimp with dip. Baking Method: Preheat oven to 350°F Spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges. Sauteeing Method: Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side.

SPICY LOUISIANA CAJUN SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE



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have fun and season this to your liking; these directions are basically guidelines to get you started.

Provided by Maya Turnor

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail shell intact
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 lemon or lime, sliced in wedges for garnish
salt and pepper, for seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and chopped chipolatas in adobo sauce, and mix well to fully coat the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • 2. Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges.
  • 3. Grilling: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink.
  • 4. Sautéeing: Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil, and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side.

CAJUN-SPICED GRILLED SHRIMP WITH REMOULADE



Cajun-Spiced Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun spice
Kosher salt
1 pound large shrimp (10 to15 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: Add the lemon juice, olive oil, Cajun spice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the shrimp and toss to coat them in the spice mixture. Allow the shrimp to marinate while you make the remoulade. Do not marinate shrimp longer than 20 minutes.
  • For the remoulade: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun spice, ketchup, mustard, parsley, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp in an even layer. Allow the shrimp to cook for 2 minutes, then flip them and cook until they are just opaque and the tails are pink, about another minute. Remove the shrimp to a serving platter, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges and serve with remoulade.

SPICY LOUISIANA CAJUN SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE



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Now that's a combination...cajun shrimp and chipotle mayo. This may also be served as an appetizer. Adapted from Scrumpdillyicious.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (homemade or store bought)
1/2 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lemons or 1 lime, sliced in wedges for garnish
salt and pepper, for seasoning
1 cup mayonnaise
2 -3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo (to taste)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1/2 lime, juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and minced chipotles in adobo sauce. Mix well to fully coat the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Grilling Method: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink. These may be threaded on oil-rubbed or water-soaked wooden skewers.
  • In the meantime prepare the Chipotle Mayonnaise (instructions in last paragraph). Serve shrimp with dip.
  • Baking Method: Preheat oven to 350°F Spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges.
  • Sauteeing Method: Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side.
  • To Make Chipotle Mayonnaise: Add all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 644.2, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15.7

SPICY LOUISIANA CAJUN SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE



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Make and share this Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail shell intact
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lemon (sliced in wedges for garnish)
salt and pepper, for seasoning
5 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

  • For the Cajun spice mix, stir all ingredients together well in a small bowl to blend. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for maximum freshness.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and chopped chipotles in adobo sauce, and mix well to fully coat the shrimp.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Baking:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges.
  • Grilling:
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink.
  • Sautéeing:
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil, and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 4704.2, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 9.2

SPICY CHIPOTLE GRILLED SHRIMP



Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp image

Delicious spicy marinated shrimp. Easy on indoor or outdoor grill. I serve this with yellow rice and/or baked potatoes. I also put an extra shot of hot pepper sauce on the rice, love it spicy!

Provided by Sue Carey-Bradley

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
wooden or metal skewers

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 607.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • To make a flavorful Cajun seasoning, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and dried thyme.
  • Use a large skillet or pot to cook the shrimp so that they have plenty of room to brown.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet or pot when cooking the shrimp, or they will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Add the Cajun seasoning, butter, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet or pot and stir to coat the shrimp.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with steamed rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful Cajun seasoning and then tossed in a creamy chipotle sauce. The result is a dish that is both spicy and flavorful. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer or a main course, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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