Spicy Voodoo Shrimp
Voodoo Shrimp is a bold, Cajun-inspired dish made with tender shrimp simmered in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce with aromatics and herbs. Best served over rice, grits, or crusty bread.
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Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 celery stalk finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup chicken or seafood stock
- 1 tsp hot sauce or to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For Garnish and Serving
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Cooked white rice grits, or crusty bread
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with seasoning and set aside.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery in butter and oil until soft, then add garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices, add stock, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer to thicken.
- Sear shrimp in another skillet until pink.
- Add shrimp to sauce and simmer briefly.
- Serve over rice, grits, or bread with parsley and lemon.