Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp

from thecozycook.com
40 min

This easy Cajun Shrimp recipe has the most flavorful sauce that's great for serving over rice or pasta!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. uncooked shrimp (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cups heavy cream (can sub half and half)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (juice reserved)
  • ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded. See notes.)
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (I use light)
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: mustard powder, oregano
  • 1 pinch EACH: cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes
  • Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Cilantro (roughly chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Thaw the shrimp completely (if frozen) and pat the surface dry. You may also need to remove the shell, tail, and veins.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Add the reserved juice from the tomatoes and set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the skillet. Reduce the liquid by half.