Spicy Cajun Shrimp

By ckerndt

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp in shells
• 1/2 c mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
• 4 tsp Cajun seasoning

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact Rinse shrimp; pat try with paper towels. In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, tomato paste, lemon juice, and garlic. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Brush both sides of each shrimp with melted butter. Sprinkle both sides of each shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Place on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.

Broil 4-5 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp; broil for 1-2 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise mixture.