Cajun Spiced Shrimp
Cajun spiced shrimp makes a spicy and savory main dish, or a delicious topping for pastas, couscous, and even saffron rice.
Category
Entree
Servings
2-4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Cajun spiced shrimp makes a spicy and savory main dish, or a delicious topping for pastas, couscous, and even saffron rice.
Rumi Spice
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
-
2 tablespoons Rumi Cajun spice blend
- ½-inch knob fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for topping (optional)
Directions
- Add the shrimp to a large mixing bowl. Pat dry and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Toss with olive oil and Rumi Cajun spice blend until well coated.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium/medium-high heat.
- Once melted, add in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add in the shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, until cooked through and no longer opaque, about 5-7 minutes total. In a large bowl add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve over rice, alongside toasted pita bread, or with your favorite seasonal vegetables.
