This must-try Cajun Seafood dish is a duet of shrimp and seashells. At times, seafood becomes a delicacy because it is seasonal, and because it is not exactly readily available for those who live inland and away from the sea, it can get quite pricey. With the increased expenses, seafood dishes are a rare delight for some. But if you are lucky to find some fresh shrimp and seashells, this dish is a sure hit for the entire family or barkada get-togethers.
With shrimp and mussels added to the pot, you can experience the flavors of the sea in two kinds of textures, making this dish even more interesting. Peel the shrimp and taste the sweetness hidden within, then pull apart the shell of the mussel and chew through the chewy grittiness of its meat.
Cajun Seafood
Ingredients
Set A:
- 2 pcs. corn
- 2 pcs. potato
- Water, for boiling
Set B:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 head garlic
- 1 pc. white onion
- 4 Tbsps. Cajun spices
- 1/2 kg. shrimp
- 3/4 kg. mussels
- 1 stalk leeks (optional)
- 2 Tbsps. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 pc. lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the sweet corn and potatoes.
- In a pan, melt the butter. Sauté the garlic and onion. Add the cajun spice. Mix it all together.
- Add the shrimp, mussels, corn, leeks, and potatoes. Season with salt, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Toss it all together. Cover and leave it to simmer for a few minutes.
- Before it becomes fully cooked, add the lemon juice and parsley. Finish with black pepper.
The savory sauce of this Cajun Seafood dish coats all the ingredients with the saltiness of soy sauce, tanginess of lemon, sweetness of sugar, and various enticing spices that will coat your taste buds with every bite. Slurp the sauce to savor the tempting flavor profile in its entirety, or pour it over freshly cooked rice as you eat it alongside the shrimp and mussels.
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