Voodoo Shrimp – 20-Minute Recipe
A creamy, spicy shrimp dish that bursts with bold flavors. Tender shrimp are coated in a zesty seasoning, then simmered in a rich garlic‑butter sauce with tomato, pepper, and a splash of lemon. Perfect over rice or pasta for a quick, satisfying dinner.
Recipe by Chhaya Joshi Daily food / cocktails· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Shrimp Seasoning
- 16 oz shrimp
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1/2 cup tomato
- 1 piece red pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- a squeeze lemon
- 1/4 cup broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup parsley
Instructions
- 1Combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and all‑purpose seasoning in a small bowl.
- 2Pat the shrimp dry, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, and toss to coat with half of the seasoning mixture; set aside.
- 3Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat, add the seasoned shrimp, and sauté 2–3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- 4In the same skillet, add butter and a splash of olive oil; melt over medium heat.
- 5Add minced garlic, diced onion, diced tomato, and optional red pepper; sauté about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly softened.
- 6Stir in Worcestershire sauce, sriracha, lemon juice, and broth; cook 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 7Add the remaining seasoning mixture, then pour in the heavy whipping cream; stir and reduce heat to medium‑low, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
- 8Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, sprinkle chopped parsley, and simmer 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
- 9Serve the Voodoo Shrimp over cooked rice or pasta.
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Seasoning Split
Use half of the seasoning blend on the shrimp before cooking and add the remaining blend to the sauce later.
Quick Veggie Sauté
Sauté garlic, onion, tomato, and optional red pepper for about 1 minute until fragrant before adding liquids.
Finish with Parsley
Stir chopped parsley into the pan during the final 1–2 minute simmer for a fresh finish.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Voodoo Shrimp?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Voodoo Shrimp recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Voodoo Shrimp recipe come from?
- It was shared by Chhaya Joshi Daily food / cocktails on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.