Spicy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Spicy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
By The Cooking World, Editorial Staff
February 3, 2025

Salt Hank Spicy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Spicy Cajun Shrimp is a one-pan wonder that brings the bold, smoky flavors of the South straight to your table. From the pages of Salt Hank’s cookbook, this We Cook Books recipe transforms a seafood classic into a Cajun-inspired feast full of heat and flavor.

Juicy shrimp bathe in a rich, spiced butter sauce packed creole seasoning, creating a perfect balance of warmth and depth. The aromatics sizzle and caramelize as they coat every shrimp, making each bite a fiery yet satisfying burst of flavor.

This dish invites you to embrace creative seasoning—there’s no precise formula here. Toss, stir, and taste as you go, knowing that peeling the shrimp at the end will reveal layers of spice-soaked goodness. It’s casual cooking with maximum impact, making it a go-to for weeknights and gatherings alike.

PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
serves
2

Ingredients

56 g (½ stick) unsalted butter
28 g (4 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
340 g (¾ pound) unpeeled jumbo shrimp
½ cup packed roughly chopped fresh parsley
Juice of ½ fresh lemon, plus more for seasoning
2 g (¾ tablespoon) Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
0.5 g (¼ teaspoon) red chili flakes

Some good bread to mop up the juices

Special Equipment

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Instructions

  1. In a large pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter, sprinkle in the flour, and add the garlic, then stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and reaches a blond color, 3 to 4 minutes. Raise the heat to medium and add your shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring constantly to coat the shrimp fully in the other ingredients, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Pour everything into a serving bowl. Squirt some additional lemon juice on top.
  2. Suck the sauce off the outside of the shrimp peel and head, then peel the shrimp and wipe it around in the sauce. Enjoy with your bread.

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