Haitian Cajun Shrimp!

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My daughter didn't get the cooking gene that I have.  Usually the only thing she cooks is a very spiced up version of macaroni and cheese from a box (she actually does a very good job at this).  But one thing she loves is shrimp.  We had just driven home from a trip to the beach and it was Mother's Day and we were hungry and wanted one more meal together before she went home.  I had some peeled shrimp in the freezer which we quickly defrosted.

 Emily's way of cooking shrimp is very good on it's own but I decided to show her how to spice it up a little more.  She usually melts butter or heats a little olive oil, adds the shrimp, and seasons with Cajun seasoning and chili powder.  I've been obsessed with Haitian cooking lately after searching for plantain recipes.  We added a little of this and a little of that to create this great result.

 Haitian Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Compound Garlic butter (recipe follows)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds peeled medium size shrimp
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun/Creole Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sazon Tropical or Sazon seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme)

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet (I love my cast iron skillet), melt compound butter and add olive oil.
  2. Add shrimp and stir.
  3. Add all other ingredients and cook only until shrimp are no longer grey or translucent (cooking too long will give the shrimp a rubbery texture).  
  4. Serve with crusty bread, rice, cooked plantains, or new potatoes.


 Compound butter:

  • 2 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

Blend all ingredients.  On a piece of wax paper or parchment paper, create a log shape and roll up.  Place in refrigerator to harden.  Cut off slices as needed.  This butter can also be frozen.

Check out the youtube video

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