Description
Spicy Voodoo Shrimp is a bold and flavorful dish that combines the zest of Cajun spices with fresh ingredients for a truly unforgettable meal. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering with friends. With its quick preparation and customizable heat levels, you can easily adjust the spice to fit your taste preferences. Serve this vibrant shrimp dish over rice, creamy grits, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Each bite offers a delightful mix of flavors that will leave everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken or seafood stock
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: peel shrimp and dice vegetables.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat; sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano; combine well.
- Pour in stock and bring to a simmer; cook for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque (3–5 minutes). Avoid overcooking.
- Adjust seasoning with hot sauce, salt, and pepper as desired.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges over rice or grits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg