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Cajun Roasted Pecans

These make a great snack or salad topping - the shrimp and crab boil concentrate gives them that authentic Louisiana flavor you can't get from just Cajun seasoning alone.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 cups)

  • 6 cups raw pecan halves
  • 6 Tbsp salted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid shrimp and crab boil concentrate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix melted butter, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and shrimp boil concentrate.
  • Add pecans and toss until fully coated.
  • Spread pecans in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast for 5 minutes, flip with tongs, then roast another 3-5 minutes until coating looks set and pecans smell toasted.
  • Let cool completely on pan, about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Pecans will crisp up as they cool.
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