Paula Deen's Fiery Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Dive into a taste of the Louisiana bayou with Paula Deen's Fiery Cajun Shrimp! This mouthwatering recipe, inspired by Paula's hit TV show, delivers succulent shrimp simmered in a spicy, buttery sauce that's perfect for dipping crusty French bread. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 727.6 kcal
Protein 117g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Paula Deen's Fiery Cajun Shrimp

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Paula Deen's Fiery Cajun Shrimp

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How to Make Paula Deen's Fiery Cajun Shrimp

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, melt butter. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, hot sauce, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Pour half of the butter mixture into a large, oven-safe dish.
  4. Arrange half of the shrimp and half of the lemon slices in a single layer over the sauce.
  5. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, lemon slices, and the rest of the butter mixture.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through, stirring halfway through.
  7. Carefully remove from oven. Let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Spoon the delicious buttery sauce into individual serving bowls.
  9. Serve the shrimp immediately with crusty French bread for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

150g

Carbs

3g