Best Cajun Style Broiled Shrimp Recipes

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CAJUN-STYLE BROILED SHRIMP



Cajun-Style Broiled Shrimp image

Shrimp, the most versatile seafood, is now the most popular in America, and there is no wrong way to eat it. Wild shrimp from the Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico is a treat if you can find it. Fresh local shrimp from Maine or the Carolinas is an even rarer gem. (These are all preferable from a sustainability perspective.) A vast majority, of course, is farmed and frozen. If you buy it ''individually quick frozen'' in resealable bags, you can take out only as many as you want and thaw them by leaving the shrimp in the fridge for 24 hours or running them under cool water for an hour or less. Here, it is made Cajun with cayenne, paprika and garlic and quickly broiled.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
lots of black pepper
1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Turn on the broiler, and put the rack close to heat.
  • Mash 1 garlic clove with 1 teaspoon salt until it forms a paste.
  • Add to it 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and lots of black pepper.
  • Rub paste all over 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp.
  • Broil, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 964 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CAJUN-STYLE BROILED SHRIMP



Cajun-Style Broiled Shrimp image

This shrimp reminds me of a shrimp dish I had down in New Orleans years ago. I make these as appetizers when entertaining and can never make enough!! I prefer using 6-8 count size.

Provided by Niteflyer

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 -6 large uncooked shrimp
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon louisiana hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Frank's red hot sauce
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch dried rosemary
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Shell & devein the shrimp.
  • In a small baking dish, combine the melted butter with the hot sauce, garlic, salt, cracked pepper, parsley and rosemary. Stir.
  • Arrange the shrimp side by side in the baking dish with the sauce and bake for 6-8 minutes. Immediately broil the shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp are done, but not chewy. Squeeze some lemon juice over the shrimp. Serve the shrimp sizzling hot in the baking dish.

CAJUN-STYLE BROILED SHRIMP



Cajun-Style Broiled Shrimp image

Shrimp, the most versatile seafood, is now the most popular in America, and there is no wrong way to eat it. Wild shrimp from the Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico is a treat if you can find it. Fresh local shrimp from Maine or the Carolinas is an even rarer gem. (These are all preferable from a sustainability perspective.) A vast majority, of course, is farmed and frozen. If you buy it ''individually quick frozen'' in resealable bags, you can take out only as many as you want and thaw them by leaving the shrimp in the fridge for 24 hours or running them under cool water for an hour or less. Here, it is made Cajun with cayenne, paprika and garlic and quickly broiled. Featured in: Shrimp Is Having Its 15 Minutes.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
lots of black pepper
1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp
GARNISH
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Turn on the broiler, and put the rack close to heat.
  • Mash 1 garlic clove with 1 teaspoon salt until it forms a paste.
  • Add to it 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and lots of black pepper.
  • Rub paste all over1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp.
  • Broil, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

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