Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp

 

Spicy creole-style shrimp

My husband cooked up some shrimp the other day to add to some pasta he was making. He didn't use all the shrimp he cooked, so I came up with this quick and easy recipe to use up the leftovers. I'm calling my concoction quick and easy Cajun shrimp.

 

Leftover shrimp waiting to be made into Cajun shrimp

A less spicy version of the Cajun shrimp can be made by reducing, or even eliminating the red pepper flakes. Serve this easy to prepare shrimp dish with a bit of leftover rice, or reheated baked potato. This seafood recipe could be doubled, or even quadrupled, to serve as a main course.

 

Shrimp, mixed with spices, reheating in pan

Cajun Shrimp Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked shrimp - chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly 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
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1-2 teaspoons chopped chives

Tomato sauce added to shrimp

Cajun Shrimp Directions

1. Mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika and red pepper flakes.
2. Toss the leftover shrimp with the spice mixture.
3. Add the olive oil to a frying pan placed over medium heat.
4. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
5. Stir in the spice coated shrimp and cook a few minutes, until heated through.
6. Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 1 more minute.
7. Remove the pan from the stove, and pour the shrimp into a bowl.
8. Right before serving, sprinkle the shrimp with the chives

Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Cuisine Diva