RECIPES / CARIBBEAN COOKING
Easy Cajun Shrimp with Spicy Green Seasoning
PREP
COOK
YIELD
CUISINE
HEAT
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- ½ large onion, thinly sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, only if needed
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Method
- Prepare the shrimp Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl. Removing excess moisture helps the shrimp sear rather than steam.
- Season the shrimp Add the BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika and cayenne pepper, if using. Toss until evenly coated. Allow the shrimp to rest for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the pan.
- Cook the onion Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp.
- Sear the shrimp Increase the heat if needed and arrange the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on the first side, then turn and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the shrimp are opaque, lightly browned and just cooked through. Work in batches if necessary rather than overcrowding the pan.
- Finish the seasoning Taste before adding salt, as Cajun seasoning blends vary considerably in sodium. Add freshly ground black pepper and salt only if needed.
- Serve Remove from the heat, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with rice, pasta, roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
BackYard Blendz Chef Notes
Large shrimp cook very quickly. Remove them from the heat as soon as they turn opaque and curl into a loose C shape. A tightly curled shrimp is often a sign that it has been overcooked.
Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning. Excess surface moisture prevents proper browning and can cause the shrimp to steam in the pan.
BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning gives this recipe its Caribbean layer of fresh herbs and heat. For a gentler version, substitute BackYard Blendz Original Green Seasoning and omit the cayenne pepper.
Cajun seasoning blends vary considerably in salt and heat. Taste the finished shrimp before adding extra salt, and adjust the cayenne according to the particular blend you are using.
Do not overcrowd the frying pan. If your pan is small, cook the shrimp in two batches so the temperature stays high enough to develop colour.
For an appetiser, this recipe will serve approximately six people. As a main course with rice, pasta or vegetables, allow approximately four servings.
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BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning
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