creole shrimp cocktail

Name: Creole Shrimp Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) shrimp, extra lg., tail on, peeled and deveined; 2 medium lime zested; 2 medium limes, juiced; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, cold; 1 tablespoon(s) creole seasoning

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Sheri Raleigh-Yearby

Waco, TX

Updated on Sep 25, 2015

Very refreshing and pairs well with Mimosas or a Crisp Chenin Blanc

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, extra lg., tail on, peeled and deveined
2 medium lime zested
2 medium limes, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter, cold
1 tablespoon creole seasoning

How To Make creole shrimp cocktail

Step 1

Clean and devein shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Season with Creole blend.

Step 2

Mix lime juice and EVOO. Pour over seasoned shrimp and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour
Step 3

Heat a medium cast iron grille pan, EVOO. Pan sear shrimp on both sides for about 2-3 minutes; Until pink and tails form a “C”.
Step 4

Shred butter lettuce or whatever type you prefer. Place lettuce into martini glasses, top with 1 T. of prepared Rémoulade sauce.
Step 5

Arrange two to three shrimp on top and lime zest serve chilled.
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