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QUICK "CASIAN" (CAJUN ASIAN) SHRIMP
Michelle Sam
Delicious finger licking shrimp that has the cajun spiciness melded with a hint of tanginess.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
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Cook Time
5
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
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Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American, Chinese
Servings
4
people
Calories
26
kcal
Ingredients
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16
colossal
deveined shrimp
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¾
tsp
coarse sea salt
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2
Tbsp
butter
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1
Tbsp
fresh chopped garlic
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1
tsp
fresh ground pepper
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½
tsp
white pepper
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1
tsp
sweet paprika
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½
tsp
dried thyme
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½
tsp
dried oregano
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1
tsp
garlic powder
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½
tsp
sugar
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½
tsp
chicken bouillon powder
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1
tsp
tomato paste
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1
Tbsp
worcestershire sauce
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1
Tbsp
fresh lemon juice
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¼-½
tsp
cayenne chili powder
Optional depending on taste
Instructions
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Devein and butterfly shrimp. Keep the shell on!
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Sprinkle coarse salt on shrimp and place in a colander to drain the excess water that the salt will extract from the shrimp.
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Allow to marinate for at least ½ hour.
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Prepare all your dry spices and mix together.
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Preheat skillet.
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Add butter.
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Place shrimp on skillet with skin side up. See
video
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When shrimp turns opaque, flip to cook the other side.
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While cooking, add tomato paste and spice mix.
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Mix together quickly.
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Add worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
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Add cayenne chili powder for extra spiciness, if needed.
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Serve hot.
Video
Notes
This recipe requires shell-on shrimp. If you are not using shell-on shrimp, reduce the amount of salt for the marinade.
Nutrition
Serving:
4
shrimp
Calories:
26
kcal
Carbohydrates:
5
g
Protein:
1
g
Fat:
1
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
6
mg
Sodium:
583
mg
Potassium:
110
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
2
g
Vitamin A:
341
IU
Vitamin C:
3
mg
Calcium:
32
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
Asian, Cajun, Casian, Shrimp
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