Sautéed Creole Shrimp

From Chef Carla | Main Dishes | American

Sautéed shrimp with Creole seasoning and a dash of lime? You'll think you've died and gone to heaven. Remember to hire a bouncer to work the kitchen door - everyone will be rushing in to find out what smells so good.

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cal Calories 166kcal
High fat Total Fat 14g
High sat-fat Saturated Fat 6g
High chol Cholesterol 97mg
High sodium Sodium 1513mg
Low carbs Total Carbohydrate 3g
Serving size 104g Calories from fat 126kcal Fiber 1g Protein 9g Sugar 1g

Ingredients

  • 60 jumbo shrimp , shelled and deveined
  • 5 large cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 red bell pepper , finely chopped
  • 60 grs melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons dehydrated parsley ( or 3 tablespoons fresh parsley , finely chopped )

Directions

  1. Melt Butter
  2. In a bowl mix together butter, minced garlic, Creole seasoning mix, chopped red bell pepper, , lime juice, parsley.
  3. Toss in the shrimp and mix well until shrimp is properly covered in the mix. Let stand 10 mins.
  4. Heat skillet on high with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Toss in half the shrimp and sautée until shrimp curl and are bright pink.
  5. Place on serving dish, cover loosely with aluminum foil and sautée the remaining shrimp with the remaining vegetable oil.

Tips

  • Serve with Fries, Pasta, Salad.
  • Wine recommendation: Pinot Grigio , Verdejo (Rueda), Gewurtzraminer (Alsacian)