Cajun Seasoning

Cajun Seasoning
 
This is essentially Emeril Lagasse's Essense seasoning mix.
Recipe type: Spice Mix
Ingredients
  • 2½ Tbsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp dried thyme
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly & store in a glass jar.
Notes
Makes about ⅔ of a cup of seasoning.

 

Shrimp Etoufee

  • 1 stick of butter
  • 2 to 4 cloves of garlic, diced or chopped
  • 4 to 6 green onions, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 lbs uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined (can be frozen)
  1. Melt 1 stick of butter in a skillet on low-medium heat.
  2. Dice 2 to 4 cloves of garlic.
  3. Chop 4 to 6 green onions.
  4. Add garlic and onions to the butter and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until soft.
  5. Add 2 bay leaves, squeeze a lemon, add salt, pepper and spices.
  6. Add ½ cup of white wine.
  7. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove bay leaves.
  8. Add 2 lbs. of shrimp.
  9. Cook for 20 minutes covered.
  10. Add to cooked white rice Add creole seasoning or tabasco to add some spice.