Spicy Voodoo Shrimp

Recipe by Daily Disher

Spicy Voodoo Shrimp features plump, tender shrimp sautéed with garlic and bold Cajun spices in a zesty sauce with chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Cajun

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

Calories

250 kcal

25 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp paprika

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ cup chicken broth

1 tbsp lemon juice

¼ cup green onions, chopped

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp hot sauce

¼ tsp salt

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook the spices for an additional 30 seconds to release the flavors.

Add the shrimp to the skillet, stirring constantly until the shrimp begin to turn pink, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice, stirring well to combine.

Continue cooking until shrimp are cooked through and sauce slightly thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped green onions. Let the dish rest for a minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

250kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

Protein:

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

Spicy Voodoo Shrimp

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