Description
Bubba Gump’s Cajun Shrimp takes seafood lovers on a flavor-packed journey through Louisiana’s culinary landscape. Zesty spices and succulent shrimp combine in this easy-to-make dish that brings restaurant magic straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Fats:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil, Cajun seasoning, fresh lemon juice, crushed garlic, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Gently fold the shrimp into the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the zesty mixture.
- Seal the bowl and allow the shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, enabling the flavors to deeply penetrate the seafood.
- Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until surface is hot and slightly shimmering.
- Remove shrimp from refrigerator and drain excess marinade, patting the seafood dry with paper towels to promote better caramelization.
- Carefully place marinated shrimp in the hot skillet, spacing them evenly to prevent overcrowding.
- Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring shrimp turn opaque and curl slightly.
- Once shrimp are perfectly cooked and exhibit a rich, spicy-brown color, transfer immediately to a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper to match personal heat tolerance.
- Marinate shrimp for maximum 30 minutes to prevent texture breakdown from acidic ingredients.
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for best presentation and juiciness in this Cajun-style dish.
- Choose fresh, deveined shrimp to save preparation time and ensure clean, uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg