Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle Mayonnaise

Submitted by gailanng

"Now that's a combination...cajun shrimp and chipotle mayo. This may also be served as an appetizer. Adapted from Scrumpdillyicious."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (homemade or store bought)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 lemons or 1 lime, sliced in wedges for garnish
• salt and pepper, for seasoning

• Chipotle Mayonnaise

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 -3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1⁄2 lime, juice

directions

1. In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and minced chipotles in adobo sauce. Mix well to fully coat the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
2. Grilling Method: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink. These may be threaded on oil-rubbed or water-soaked wooden skewers.
3. In the meantime prepare the Chipotle Mayonnaise (instructions in last paragraph). Serve shrimp with dip.
4. Baking Method: Preheat oven to 350°F Spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges.
5. Sauteeing Method: Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side.
6. To Make Chipotle Mayonnaise: Add all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Reviews

[Jazz Lover]

I served this with a pasta salad for a light summer dinner.

 

[Mary S.]

Yummy, I baked the Shrimp. I cup back a little on the Chipotle, a little goes a long way. I’ll be making again. If you are wondering what to do with your leftover chipotle, you can store it in your refrigerator, almost indefinitely. I like to purée the whole can.

 

[Trish H.]

These were awesome! Just the right amount of heat and spice. We will be making these often!