Cajun Shrimp Boiled
Ingredients:
▢ 2 lbs / 1 kilo head-on and shell-on shrimp, rinsed
▢ 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
▢ 2 tbsp paprika
▢ 1 tbsp onion powder
▢ 1-2 tbsp hot sauce, adjust as needed
▢ 1 cube shrimp bouillon
▢ 1 tbsp sugar
▢ cooked sausage, (I used smoked sausage)
▢ corn on the cob, boiled
▢ 1 piece lemon, quartered
▢ 1-1/2 cups / 3 sticks unsalted Butter
▢ 1 head garlic, chopped
▢ 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
Boil the corn in water until tender. Remove from water and set aside.
Rinse the shrimp with water, use a pair of scissors to cut off the mustache and legs. Boil the shrimp in water with quartered lemon. Cook until the color starts to turn orange. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and drop the cooked shrimp in ice-cold water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Add more ice if needed. Remove from water and set aside.
In a small bowl combine Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, paprika and onion powder. Set aside.
Melt butter over low heat in a large pan or wok.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the seasoning mixture. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
Add bouillon, hot sauce and sugar. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
Add the boiled corn, sausage and shrimp. Stir until the sauce and shrimps are incorporated.
Transfer to a serving plate.
Serve with steamed white rice.