Description
Spicy Voodoo Shrimp is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Cajun cooking, bringing a delightful heat and rich flavors to your table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed with a medley of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and a luscious sauce that perfectly complements the seafood. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this one-pan wonder takes just 40 minutes from prep to plate, making it a go-to choice for busy cooks. Serve it with rice, grits, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of its bold, zesty sauce. Your family and friends will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken or seafood stock
- Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper for spice
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, and stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque (3-5 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with hot sauce and serve topped with parsley alongside lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 270mg