Cajun Shrimp

SHRIMP BOIL / CAJUN SHRIMP RECIPE

• 2 lbs / 1 kilo head-on and shell-on shrimp, rinsed
• 1 piece lemon, quartered
• 1-1/2 cups / 3 sticks unsalted Butter
• 1 head garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1-2 tbsp ​hot sauce, adjust as needed
• 1 cube shrimp bouillon
• 1 tbsp sugar​​
• cooked sausage, (I used smoked sausage)
• corn on the cob, boiled

• Boil the corn in water until tender. Remove from water and set aside.
• Rinse the shrimp with water, use a pair of scissors to cut off the mustache and legs. Boil the shrimp in water with quartered lemon. Cook until the color starts to turn orange. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and drop the cooked shrimp in ice-cold water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Add more ice if needed. Remove from water and set aside.
• In a small bowl combine Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, paprika and onion powder. Set aside.
• Melt butter over low heat in a large pan or wok.
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the seasoning mixture. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add bouillon, hot sauce and sugar. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
• Add the boiled corn, sausage and shrimp. Stir until the sauce and shrimps are incorporated.
• Transfer to a serving plate.
• Serve with steamed white rice.
• Enjoy!

• You can make this recipe a seafood boil by just adding other seafood variety like mussels, crabs, clams and more!
• You can add more hot sauce as you wish depending on how spicy you want it.
• You will definitely have extra sauce here. I suggest saving it and store in the freezer for future use.
• If you can't find Cajun seasoning or you wanted to make your own, combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne and thyme. Add 2 tbsp Paprika and 1 tbsp each for the rest of the mentioned seasonings. You can adjust them to your liking.
• I hope these tips help!