Shrimp Acadian Recipes

BUTTERY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup. Thread shrimp onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with butter mixture. Remove from grill; brush with reserved butter mixture.

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.

ACADIAN PEPPERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• The shrimp should be of a size to number 30-35 per pound.
• Melt the Butter in a large deep-sided frying pan or iron skillet over low heat.
• When melted, raise the heat, and add the remaining ingredients except the shrimp.
• Cook, stirring often, until browned to a rich mahogany color, about 10 minutes.
• Add the shrimp, stir- ring and turning to coat well with the seasoned Butter.
• Cook until the shrimp have turned a rich deep pink, about 10 minutes.Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the table.

EASY CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder.
• In your largest skillet* (cast iron or stainless preferred), heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Once cooked through, serve immediately.

SHRIMP ACADIAN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat; stir in all the ingredients except the shrimp and cook for about 20 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium and stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Serve with French bread.