~ Creole Shrimp ~

Name: ~ Creole Shrimp ~
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 clove minced, garlic; 1 lb med - large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tsp 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

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

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!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

3 - 4

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1 Tbsp

butter + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 clove

minced, garlic
1 lb

med - large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp

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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How to Make ~ Creole Shrimp ~

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In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil.
Add the shrimp and cook until turning opaque.
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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About ~ Creole Shrimp ~

Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes Seafood

Main Ingredient: Seafood

Regional Style: Cajun/Creole

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtags: #rice #shrimp #main-dish #creole seasoning

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