Great on polenta, grits, or steamed rice.
Cajun seasoning varies by brand, but it almost always contains salt, onion, garlic, chiles, black pepper, mustard, and celery. It may also include bay leaves, nutmeg, and paprika. You can find it in the spice section of most supermarkets.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Toss shrimp and 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning in medium bowl to coat. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel to drain. Add flour to drippings in skillet. Stir constantly until roux is very dark brown, about 5 minutes. Add okra and cherry tomatoes. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Cook 1 minute. Add clam juice and allspice. Boil until sauce is thick, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp. Sauté shrimp until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in chopped green onions and cooked bacon. Serve.
