Steamer: Cajun Style Steamed Shrimp

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lemon, cut into 6 slices
• 1 medium onion, cut into 6 pieces
• 1 mediumcarrot, cut into 6 pieces
• 1 medium stalk celery, cut into 6 pieces
• Cocktail sauce (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and garlic powder together in a small bowl.

Fill water tak with water

Rinse shrimp,shake off excess water then add to steamer bowl.

Sprinkle spice mix over shrimp, stirring shrimp to distribute spices evenly. Spread shrimp evenly in bowl.

Place lemon slices on top of shrimp, then arrange vegetable slices on top.

Cover, then steam for 14 to 17 minutes or until shrimp are pink in color, stirring gently about halfway through.

Serve with cocktail sauce (optional).