pecan praline shrimp in rice

How To Make pecan praline shrimp in rice

• 1

  In a bowl, sprinkle the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning blend and toss to coat. Set in the refrigerator.
• 2

  In a small heavy bottom saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and pecans and stir frequently until boiling and the sugar is completely melted.
• 3

  Remove from the heat and temperp add the cream very slowly to the butter and sugar mix.
• 4

  Return to the heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
• 5

  Fold half (just half) of the praline mixture into the rice. Using 1/2 cup of rice, make a flat bottomed cupped rice patty. Fold and seal each shrimp into the rice patty to form a ball.
• 6

  Heat the oil for either a pan or deep fryer to 325 degrees. Fry each ball for 2 minutes per side.
• 7

  Serve with the remaining praline sauce as a dip or drizzle over the serving.
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