Cajun Shrimp Flambe Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

CAJUN SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
• Add shrimp.
• Cook 1 minute on each side, then add garlic and onion, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
• Add tequila and cilatro and flambe until flame subsides.
• Add cream and turn heat down to medium-low.
• Add cajun seasoning.
• Stir, then take shrimp out and set aside while sauce thickens.
• Check sauce for flavor, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place shrimp in a baking dish.
• Cover with sauce then top with cheese.
• Place in 350 degree oven until cheese is bubbly.
• Approx 5 minutes.
• Garnish with whole cilantro leave if desired and serve immediately.

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

COGNAC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and saute the garlic and shallots until lightly browned. Stir in shrimp, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and lightly browned.
• Pour cognac into the skillet, and stir to loosen browned bits from bottom. Reduce heat to low, and stir in half-and-half. Simmer 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, turning once, 6-8 minutes.

SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter and saute garlic until soft.
• Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
• Remove from heat, add brandy and flame.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Over low heat, stir in cream to blend until heated through.
• Serve immediately over toast.

BOURBON SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• melt butter in skillet.
• add shrimp, cook for 1 minute.
• add bourbon.
• with a long match ignite and shake pan until flames die down-be careful.
• remove shrimp to a warm platter.
• add cream and tomato paste to pan.
• bring to a boil and reduce until thickened.
• add lemon juice, salt, pepper.
• return shrimp to pan.
• add chives.
• garnish with pecans if desired.
• serve over wild rice.