Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Quick and easy seafood recipe using leftover cooked shrimp paired with bold and spicy Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shrimp chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper more or less to make it mild or spicy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
- 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Roughly chop the cooked shrimp and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried seasons: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika and red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper).
- Toss the chopped shrimp with the dried spice mixture.
- Add the olive oil to a frying pan placed over medium heat.
- Stir in the minced fresh garlic, and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Stir in the spice coated shrimp and cook for a few minutes, until heated through. If using fresh, raw shrimp adjust your cooking time until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 1 or 2 more minutes, or until the sauce is heated through.
- Remove the pan from the stove, and place the Cajun Shrimp into a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with the chopped chives.
- Serve the spiced shrimp as-is, or on top of noodles, rice or a baked potato.
- For an extra punch of flavor, toss in a few cherry tomatoes that you've sliced in half - enjoy!
