Fiery Cajun Shrimp

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Some like it Hot

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (170)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(170)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

2 cups (4 sticks) melted butter
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons ground pepper
2 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Texas Pete)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
5 pounds unpeeled medium shrimp
2 lemons, thinly sliced
French bread, for dipping

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Stir together the butter, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper, hot sauce, garlic, and salt. Pour half this mixture into a large heatproof dish. Layer half the shrimp and half the lemon slices in the dish; then form a second layer with the remaining shrimp and lemon slices, and pour remaining sauce into the dish. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, stirring twice. Pour off the sauce into individual serving dishes. Serve the shrimp with plenty of French bread for dipping in the spicy butter sauce.

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recipe Fiery Cajun Shrimp
Megan San Francisco, CA 09-14-2009
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Easy to make into a one dish dinner.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for the first time tonight and this was a quick and easy, yet FANTASTIC dinner! I followed the recipe to a tee,... with the exception of addion some chopped parsley. I served the cooked shrimp over red beans and rice. Made for an easy, one dish supper that we loved. Perfection! Best of all, prep time was less than 20 minutes. I did peel and devein the shrimp prior to cooking. Read more
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Bill Charlotte, NC 05-21-2009
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Excellent wtih a modification
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was outstanding and came close to my favorite dish at a local restaraunt, with a few tweeks. I kicked up the spice and... used peeled shrimp since I served it in the sauce and didn't want guests to make a mess. Also, I made it a tad "healthier" by cutting butter in half and adding some beer to make up for the loss of liquid. Finally, and this is key, I added a TON of Rosemary (4-5 Tbls for 2 lbs of shrimp). It makes all the difference. Serve with lots of bread, nobody cares about the shrimp, it's the sauce they are after.Read more
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michelle Evansville, IN 03-22-2009
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Our new favorite shrimp dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very quick and easy to prepare. Followed recipe exactly. The butter sauce is to die for! I served the sauce in small bowls on... small plates that included individual "mini" loaves of sliced french bread. Will be making again soon!Read more
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SUSAN MADISON, MS 08-28-2008
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Great Appetizer for Company
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I served this as an appetizer and it was a real hit. I placed one lemon slice in individual custard cups, poured the sauce... over it, and placed it in the middle of a saucer with 7 shrimp surrounding the cup along with bread. This really made an impression with my guests. This is a wonderful recipe and a sure-fire hit for company.Read more
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Kelly Chandler, AZ 08-05-2008
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Just add a salad...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My son thought it needed more garlic but I thought it was perfect.
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Kira Concord, NC 07-15-2008
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Family favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best shrimp recipe I've found in a long time. I cut down on the spiciness for our family but any way you make it... you will love. The sauce is great for dipping crusty french bread too. Very quick and easy to make with very little cleanup.Read more