Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp

 

Try this easy to make Cajun shrimp recipe. This easy seafood recipe consists of 15 ingredients, including chili powder and tomatoes.

 

 

 

 

What you need:

  • 3/4 lb shrimp, de-veined and unshelled
  • 1/2 c green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c celery, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 141/2 oz can tomatoes
  • 2 t cornstarch
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/8 t black pepper
  • 1 t chili powder
  • 1/4 t cayenne/red pepper sauce
  • 1 T Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 c cooked rice


What you do:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.  
  • Add onion, garlic, celery and green pepper and cook until slightly tender.  
  • Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.  
  • Simmer for 40 minutes.  
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 T cold water with cornstarch; mix into sauce.  
  • Keep simmering, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.  
  • Add shrimp and simmer, covered, for 5-6 minutes.  
  • Serve over rice.