Ingredients
To Make Cajun Seasoning Mix
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp smoked paprika
To Make the Shrimp
1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp of Vegetable oil
3 cloves of Garlic, minced
2 tsp Fresh Ginger, minced
8 tbs of Butter
2 tbs of Fish Sauce
1 Lime, juiced
2 tbs of Fresh Cilantro, coarsely chopped
Directions
To Make Cajun Seasoning Mix
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix all of the dry spices and set aside.
To Make the Shrimp
Step 1
In a separate bowl, toss the vegetable oil, shrimp and 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning.
Step 2
2) Heat a large frying pan or skillet on high. When it gets hot, toss in the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes or until charred at the edges.
Step 3
3) Turn the heat down to medium and add the butter. Once foaming, add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 2 minutes, then add the spices and cook for a minute, while stirring. Add shrimp and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through, then add the lime juice and fish sauce. Pour into a serving bowl and top with the chopped cilantro.
Step 4
4) Serve on top of steamed rice or with a baguette to mop up the buttery sauce.
