CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP

Creamy Cajun Shrimp image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Seafood

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb uncooked shrimp with shells on
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning divided
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
2 bay leaves
3 lemons juiced
2 c water
1/4 c worcestershire sauce
1/4 c dry white wine
2 c heavy cream
3 Tbsp cold butter sliced into 3 pats

Steps:

1. Remove the shells from the shrimp and keep the shells. Sprinkler the shrimp with 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning over the shrimp and rub it all over. Set the shrimp in the refrigerator until needed.
2. Add oil to a skillet. Once hot saute the onions and garlic for about 1 minute. Add the shrimp shells, remaining Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, lemon juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and strain out solids. Place the sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, brown and syrupy about 15 minutes. There should be about 4 tbsp.
3. Add a little more oil to a separate skillet. Add the shrimp and saute 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and the brown syrupy base. Stir and simmer 3 minutes.
4. Remove the shrimp to a plate and whisk in the butter one pat at a time. Remove from heat and spoon the sauce over the shrimp.