Fiery Cajun Shrimp


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Fiery Cajun Shrimp Fiery Cajun Shrimp

54321 Based on 11 Reviews

Servings: 8 servings
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy

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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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Reader Comments:

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Hi Y'all! Just tried this but only had a pound of shrimp, so I decided to make it a main course. Only used ONE stick of Buuuhhhhter, and modified the rest of the ingredients. Then I served it over orzo pasta and had green beans on the side. I agree with a previous poster though----not spicy at all! Texas Pete isn't really all that hot to begin with, and then you add all those other ingredients and it dilutes the hotness. Was still really lemony and yummy though. I'd make it again and put in a hotter hot sauce.

By Sharon Thompson on November 16, 2011

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Can be a little more spicy but was really good.. Family skipped dinner as they were full on the shrimp...

By sunita on October 10, 2011

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I just love paula. I have tried most of her recipes and love them. Of course in cooking one ajust recipes to the taste. thank you paula for the good work!!!!!

By genevieve dartey on August 19, 2011

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These shrimp were absolutely delicious... Thank you Paula for such wonderful recipes... my kids are all walking around the house saying "Y'all"... thanks we love you!!

By Missy Groft on June 25, 2011

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(Paula, I am originally from Blakely, Georgia. Your show takes me back home.) My question: why would shrimp shells stick? My friend made this dish with gorgeous shrimp. The sauce was great but it was almost impossible to peel the shrimp. Thank you so much.

By Laura Riddle on January 08, 2011

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Hi, Paula I love your show.I was just wondering can you tell me how to make gumbo. erika hopgood

By erika hopgood on December 12, 2010

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By Anonymous on May 12, 2010

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I absolutely loved this dish especially because it didn't take long to prepare. I think this was very delicious and full of taste, I strongly recommend this if your trying something new and quick!

By Anonymous on November 23, 2009

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This recipe is fantastic. I couldn't find Texas Pete's hot sauce, but used Frank's Red Hot Sauce instead. It is one of our favorite recipes.

By Anonymous on November 22, 2009

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I made this today for brunch, and everyone raved about the dish. I opted not to use the lemon slices, but added a little extra lemon juice to the sauce. I had three requests for the recipe.

By tngram on October 04, 2009

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I was very disappointed with the lack of flavor. The lemon was a little overpowering and even after adding extra cajun seasoning and hot sauce, the dish was mediocre.

By Carly on May 01, 2009

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