Vietnamese Cajun Shrimp Boil
This cajun shrimp is so addicting, you’ll find yourself telling yourself multiple times that it’s time to stop eating. It is a simple dish, but it is packed with garlic-buttery flavor with just the right amount of heat!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3
- Category: appetizer
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp (head on)
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8 cloves of garlic, minced
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4 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tsp ground pepper
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1 ½ tbsp cajun seasoning
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 thai chili (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat pan on medium-low heat. Melt butter in the pan.
2. Once the butter is 70% melted, add in garlic and seasonings. Combine and mix well.
3. Add in shrimp and mix. Close the lid and let shrimp cook for 6-7 minutes, depending on the size of shrimp.
4. Stir occasionally. Once shrimp color turns completely orange, turn off the stove and serve.
Notes
I used the mccormick brand for cajun seasoning and it turned out really well.
Keywords: Cajun Shrimp Boil