Spicy Voodoo Shrimp
A flavorful shrimp dish with Cajun spices and a rich, smoky sauce.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup chicken or seafood stock
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges
- cooked white rice, grits, or crusty bread
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in stock and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, rice, grits, or bread.
Notes
Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne to your preferred spice level.