Best Cajun Shrimp Spread Recipes

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CAJUN SHRIMP



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These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you'd like, depending on your family's tastes. We love ours served alongside rice pilaf. -Donna Thomason, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN SHRIMP SPREAD



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Make and share this Cajun Shrimp Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 3 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb small raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
cajun seasoning (to taste) or creole seasoning (to taste)
salt and fresh cracked black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated onions
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 dashes hot sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning (to taste) or 1 teaspoon creole seasoning (to taste)

Steps:

  • Dry shrimp off well with paper towels.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper.
  • Cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and are no longer transparent.
  • Remove and set aside to cool.
  • When cooled set aside a few shrimp for garnish.
  • Place the shrimp into a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Cut cream cheese into chunks and add to the shrimp.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, grated onion, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning, process until smooth.
  • Add additional mayonnaise as needed to thin further.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Refrigerate overnight if possible, or at least one hour.
  • Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with the whole shrimp and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.8, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 281.1, Sodium 1287.9, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 25.4

CAJUN SHRIMP



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Shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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