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Cajun Shrimp

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American-Southern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Preparation

  • 16 Jumbo Shrimp *See Notes
  • 6 Tbsp Butter Divided (3 Tbsp + 3 Tbsp) & cut into small cubes.
  • 1 Tbsp Olive or Avocado Oil Or a neutral oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Sliced
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • Salt & White Pepper to taste
  • Sliced Green Onions For Garnish

Cajun Seasoning Mix

  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano Leaves
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves

Instructions
 

Cajun Spice Mix

  • Mix together the ingredients of the Cajun Spice mix.
    *This will make about 1/2-3/4 Cup of mix that can be stored in an airtight container for several months. You can also use this on chicken, shellfish, and other fish.

Shrimp Preparation

  • In a large skillet, heat 3 Tbsp of Butter and the Oil together over medium heat.
    When the “foam” from the Butter subsides, add the Shrimp to the skillet and immediately dust with 2 Tbsp of the Cajun Spice Mix.
    Cook for 2 1/2 minutes and flip over, dusting with the remaining 2 Tbsp Cajun Spice Mix.
    Cook for an additional 1 minute and then add the Water and remaining 3 Tbsp butter. “Swirl” the pan while cooking for another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until shrimp are slightly pink and opaque. (Total cooking time for shrimp is usually 5 to 6 minutes.)
    *”Swirling” will emulsify the sauce, making it creamier in consistency.

Notes

We serve this with our Wild Rice Salad, as seen in the photo. 
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