Spicy Cajun BBQ Shrimp and Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper coarsely chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion coarsely chopped
- 3 stalks celery sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled, deviened
- 1 tablespoon cajun spice Emerils Essence
- 1 tablespoon cajun hot sauce
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In cast iron skillet melt butter and oil over medium heat
- Saute bell pepper, onion and celery for 5-10 minutes until onion is translucent
- Using a slotted spoon, remove sauteed vegetables from pan. Reserve.
- To hot butter/oil mix, add rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, worchestershire sauce until herbs release their fragrance, about 1 minute.
- Toss shrimp with cajun spice. Add to hot pan. Saute one minute.
- Return vegetables to pan. Add hot sauce and lemon juice. Stir and saute for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Do NOT overcook the shrimp.
- Slice biscuits in half. Spoon BBQ shrimp on top. Sprinkle with scallions. Pass additional hot sauce for more spice.
Notes
- Increase the heat by adding additional hot sauce to pan and/or after you plate the shirmp.
- You can also choose to serve the shrimp over rice, grits, cornbread or pasta.
- Pair this BBQ Shrimp dish with your favorite coleslaw or green salad.
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