Costco Shrimp in Cajun Butter Sauce
Two pounds of shrimp are sautéed in a Cajun butter sauce for a quick and amazing week night meal!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Frozen Costco Raw Shrimp (Tail On)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Cholula hot sauce
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 4 tbsp smoked paprika Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tbsp black pepper Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tbsp chili powder Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tbsp cumin Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tbsp granulated onion Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tbsp salt Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tsp dried thyme Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tsp dried basil Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
- 1 tsp sugar Cajun Seasoning Ingredient
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp . Either in the refrigerator overnight or using cold running water.
- Mix the Cajun Seasoning ingredients. This makes a large batch and you will only be using two tablespoons.
- Using a large pot, or oversized wok, combine the shrimp, butter, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice and two tablespoons of the Cajun Seasoning.
- Cook the shrimp in the butter sauce over high heat.
- Toss or stir every minute for even cooking and to make sure the sauce coats all of the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 10-12 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145F.
- Remove the shrimp from the heat and serve with sauce over cooked rice or grits.
Notes
The Costco shrimp are also great when simply boiled in a pot of water and served with cocktail sauce.