Cajun Shrimp

Most shrimp recipes are quick and easy to make making them an excellent choice for a weeknight meal. Shrimp is delicious boiled, sauteed on the stove or grilled in the backyard.  Within the temp -10 the last week or so, we decided against grilling in the backyard.   You would think this barbecue-style shrimp "CopyKat" recipe from Red Lobster  would be made on the grill and covered with barbecue sauce; rather it is baked in the oven in a spicy sauce.  It states to serve with rice or plenty of bread to mop up the extra sauce! That sounds interesting!

1/ 2 cup margarine (or unsalted butter)
1 pound medium or large shrimp
2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
2 1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
lemon wedges, for garnish

Preheat oven to 400 F.  Place the margarine in  9 X 13 inch baking pan and then place the pan in the oven. While the pan is in the oven, wash peel, and devein the shrimp.  By the time you have finished prepping the shrimp, and margarine should be melted in the pan.  In a small bowel, mix together all the spices and blend well. Place the shrimp into the pan and then sprinkle on the seasoning mixture.  Mix the shrimp, margarine, and spices until the shrimp is well coated.  Bake for approx. 15 minutes, then remove the shrimp from the oven and check the doneness.  Shrimp should be pink when done.  Serve with lemon wedges.

TUPPS TIDBITS:  oven baking was an easy way to make shrimp, we served a lettuce salad, garlic cheddar biscuits and baked potato to make this meal complete

These were fired up shrimp! Not for the timid to try and eat. Even with lemon juice squirted on them, these were way too spicy for us.  This recipe is a NOT A KEEPER in our house.

Where did we find this one?  www.CopyKat.com