Cajun Shrimp

14 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 qt. water
  • 1 large lemon, quartered
  • 5 lb. unpeeled large fresh shrimp
  • 2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c. hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh parsley
  • red leaf lettuce

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain well.
  3. 3
    Rinse with ice cold water.
  4. 4
    Peel and devein shrimp; place in a large bowl or gallon size Ziploc bag.
  5. 5
    Combine remaining ingredients except lettuce.
  6. 6
    Beat with a wire whisk. Pour over shrimp and toss.
  7. 7
    Cover.
  8. 8
    Chill 8 hours.
  9. 9
    Drain shrimp; serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

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