Cajun Coffee Shrimp
Posted: 27 Feb 2017, 06:28
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt & pepper to taste
olive oil spray
Coffee seasoning (makes ~11 servings):
1/4 cup coffee beans
1.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1.5 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne
1teaspoon allspice
Garnish:
parsley
lemon
Place the ingredients for the coffee seasoning in a high-powered blender or food processor. Pulse blend until the coffee beans are semi-blended, yet still somewhat coarse. Taste the blend to ensure it is to your liking – add more or less of certain ingredients so that you get it just right for you. Don't overdo it on the coffee! Season the shrimp with about 1.5 tablespoon of the rub and add olive oil. Mix it together using your hands and ensure all of the shrimp has been covered in the seasoning. Add a few pinches of sea salt & pepper. Set a skillet on medium high heat and spray with olive oil. When the skillet is hot, toss in the shrimp. Stir it with a spatula to ensure the shrimp is not sticking to the skillet and to ensure that both sides of the shrimp are cooked. While the shrimp is cooking, add a few more pinches of sea salt & pepper. Cook until the shrimp is completely cooked, usually when it has turned pink. Garnish with parsley and lemon juice and serve immediately.