Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of the Big Easy with this Spicy New Orleans Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful buttery sauce with a kick of Cajun spices, perfect for a taste of Louisiana at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on and deveined
Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Additional:
- 1/2 cup beer or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and Prepare Shrimp: Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cook Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook to bloom flavors.
- Cook Shrimp: Add beer or broth, bring to simmer. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and bread.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, keep shrimp shell-on. Serve with French bread to soak up sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop sauté
- Cuisine: Cajun-Creole, New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
