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Spicy Voodoo Shrimp Recipe

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This Spicy Voodoo Shrimp recipe features perfectly seared shrimp tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce made with aromatic vegetables, smoky spices, and a hint of heat. Served over white rice, grits, or crusty bread and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, this dish is a delicious and vibrant taste of Cajun-inspired cooking.

Ingredients

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Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup chicken or seafood stock
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish and Serving

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges
  • Cooked white rice, grits, or crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Let the shrimp marinate while preparing the sauce to allow the spices to infuse the seafood.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat unsalted butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
  3. Build the Sauce: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, and dried oregano; mix well to combine. Pour in chicken or seafood stock and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to deglaze the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and add hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
  5. Combine and Finish: Add the cooked shrimp into the sauce skillet and let them simmer together for 1 to 2 minutes so the shrimp absorb the sauce flavors.
  6. Serve: Spoon the spicy voodoo shrimp and sauce over cooked white rice, grits, or crusty bread. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a bright, fresh finish.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce according to your preferred heat level.
  • Serve over rice, grits, or bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken stock with seafood stock for a more intense seafood flavor.
  • Make sure not to overcook the shrimp as they can become tough and rubbery.
  • Fresh parsley and lemon wedges add a refreshing contrast to the spicy sauce when served.

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