Shrimp Sauce Piquant

Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
Spicy Cajun shrimp simmered in a rich, tangy tomato and pepper sauce served over rice
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This classic Louisiana dish features shrimp simmered in a robust sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, and a blend of Cajun spices. The sauce is thick, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with heat and acidity. Served over hot rice, it offers a comforting yet zesty dining experience.

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Shrimp Sauce Piquant

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 891.4

Description

This classic Louisiana dish features shrimp simmered in a robust sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, and a blend of Cajun spices. The sauce is thick, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with heat and acidity. Served over hot rice, it offers a comforting yet zesty dining experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add Peeled large shrimp and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add Chopped onions, Chopped green bell peppers, Ground cayenne pepper and cook until tender.
  5. Return protein to skillet.
  6. Add Canned tomato sauce and heat through.
  7. Season to taste and serve immediately.
  8. Chopped green bell peppers
  9. Peeled & chopped tomatoes
  10. Minced jalapeno (see note)
  11. Peeled large shrimp

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 891.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g22%
Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 361.2mg121%
Sodium 4702.7mg196%
Total Carbohydrate 145.2g49%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g100%
Sugars 19.9g
Protein 62.5g125%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, basic, black, boiling, brown, butter, cajun, canned, cayenne, celery, chopped, cooked, dark, fish, garlic, ground, hot, leaves, main, minced
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