Description
Spicy Voodoo Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delicious kick to your dinner table. With its succulent shrimp sautéed in bold Cajun spices, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Each bite offers a tantalizing burst of flavor, making it a crowd favorite. Serve it over fluffy rice, creamy grits, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp and dicing the vegetables.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well-coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices followed by the stock; mix well.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg