Cajun Shrimp From Moosewood Food

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

EASY 5 MINUTE CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the butter and melt. Add in the garlic.
• Add in the shrimp and cajun seasoning and toss in the butter to coat.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and cooked throughout.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.
• Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g

CAJUN SAUTEED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Add shrimp; saute 4- 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Marinate the prawns with the olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Place on a hot grill and cook until just pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

CAJUN SHRIMP (FROM MOOSEWOOD)

Steps:

• heat oil & butter in skillet and add onions a garlic, saute 4 to 5 mins, add thyme, rosemary, pepper, cayenne and paprika and saute 1 min, add shrimp and liquid ingredients ans saute until done

FRESH CORN SALAD WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• -Place the corn kernels in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, mix the cajun seasoning and the shrimp. Over medium heat, put the olive oil in a large skillet. When it's hot, add the shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan to cool.
• To make the dressing, just combine the lime juice, vinegar, olive oil and chile powder with a small whisk.
• Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and pour the dressing over. Toss gently and taste to see if it needs anything (salt, pepper, lime -- ).
• You can serve it at room temperature, or chilled. Or even slighly warm, I would imagine. It's just delicious, as well as easy and quick!

SICILIAN SEAFOOD STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, over high heat, saute onion in the olive oil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add in the celery and red and green bell peppers; stir and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add in the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, and marjoram; stir to mix.
• Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in the clam juice, tomatoes, and wine.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the scallops and shrimp; cook and stir for about 4 minutes or until the scallops are no longer opaque and the shrimp are pink.
• Add in the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
• Ladle stew into individual serving bowls.
• Sprinkle capers and chopped black olives on top, if desired.

PASTA WITH OLIVES PIQUANT (MOOSEWOOD)

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente.
• Finely mince olives.
• Combine oil and garlic in a heavy pan, heating over low heat until golden in color.
• Add red pepper flakes, olives and parsley.
• Stir constantly, cooking just until parsley wilts.
• Remove from heat.
• Before draining pasta, dip out 1 cup of the water.
• Drain pasta and transfer the noodles to your serving bowl.
• Toss in your olive sauce.
• Use a little of the cooking water that you saved to "wash" the remaining sauce out of the pan. Toss the water/sauce mix into the pasta.
• Add more cooking water if your pasta seems dry.
• Top with grated cheese.