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Spicy Voodoo Shrimp

Irresistibly Spicy Voodoo Shrimp for a Flavorful Feast

This Spicy Voodoo Shrimp recipe offers a flavor explosion with juicy shrimp in a smoky tomato sauce, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken or Seafood Stock
  • 1 to taste Hot Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 2 wedges Lemon
For Serving
  • 4 servings Cooked White Rice or Grits, or Crusty Bread

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter and olive oil. Once melted, add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste with the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then, add Worcestershire sauce, chicken or seafood stock, thyme, and oregano. Let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. In a separate skillet, drizzle olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Sear for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  5. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce in the first skillet. Stir gently and let simmer together for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve the shrimp and sauce over cooked rice, grits, or bread. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste preferences. Keep cooked shrimp separate from the sauce for optimal texture when storing leftovers.

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