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Blackened Cajun Shrimp

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Resting and Refrigeration Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 54 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Shrimp (21-26 ct. is a good size for an hors d'oeuvre - use larger for an entrée)

Blackening Dry Rub

  • 3 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Cajun Mayo Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • Zest & Juice of One Lemon
  • ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tsp Hot Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Clean and dry Shrimp.

Blackening Dry Rub

  • In mixing bowl place Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Thyme, Cayenne Pepper, Salt and Pepper and mix well.
  • Coat Shrimp with a little Olive Oil and Blackening Dry Rub and let coated shrimp rest for 20-30 minutes.

Cajun Mayo Dipping Sauce

  • Mix together Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Lemon Zest & Juice, Cayenne Pepper, Hot Sauce and Old Bay Seasoning and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.

Cook

  • Lightly oil a grill pan and bring to high heat. Place shrimp on hot grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until done. Serve with Cajun Mayo Dipping Sauce.
Keyword Blackened, Cajun, Shrimp