~ creole shrimp ~

Name: ~ Creole Shrimp ~
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) butter + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 clove(s) minced, garlic; 1 pound(s) med - large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoon(s) tony chachere's, creole or cajun seasoning; 4 - roma tomatoes, chopped; - kosher salt & cracked black pepper; 6 - 7 - green onion, chopped; 1/2 - lemon squeezed

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Jan 8, 2015

I had a bag of thawed shrimp and some tomatoes I needed to use up. This dish was delicious over my Basmati rice. Just the right amount of spice. Quick and easy...what's not to like? Enjoy!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 3 - 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves minced, garlic
1 pound med - large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons tony chachere's, creole or cajun seasoning
4 - roma tomatoes, chopped
- kosher salt & cracked black pepper
6 - 7 - green onion, chopped
1/2 - lemon squeezed

How To Make ~ creole shrimp ~

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil.

Step 2

Add the shrimp and cook until turning opaque.
Step 3

Add the Cajun seasoning, stir. Now, add salt and pepper to taste. Add the tomatoes and green onion, stir and simmer for 3 - 4 minutes. Squeeze the lemon over all, stir and serve over hot rice immediately. I served over my Saffron Basmati rice...was delicious!
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