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cheesy cajun shrimp topper

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45 Pinches
3keylimes avatar
Berlin, NJ
Updated on Nov 23, 2012

Use this rich, creamy, cheesy shrimp to top grilled steak, chicken, fish or pork. It's even great on rice and pasta. Can be used to top a simple crusty toasted bread for a decadent appetizer.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 pound shrimp: peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons cajun, creole or blackening seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cracker barrel white extra sharp cheese
  • - extra butter to saute shrimp

How To Make cheesy cajun shrimp topper

  • Step 1
    In a 2 QT sauce pan, melt butter, whisk in flour. Cook to a golden blonde color. Increase heat, whisk in stock and half&half. Simmer until thickened, adding in cheese at the very end until melted and smooth.
  • Step 2
    In a saute pan, saute shrimp in butter adding in cajun seasonings. Cook through. add entire shrimp mixture to cheese sauce.
  • Step 3
    Serve over meats, fish, pastas, rice, crusty bread, even as a stuffing for zucchini, eggplant or peppers.
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