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New Orleans Style Shrimp

This perfectly seasoned shrimp dish brings together all of the amazing flavors of traditional New Orleans cooking. Serve over a bed of white rice for a great weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 455kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leafs
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season shrimp with paprika, granulated garlic, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle a large pan with oil and 2 tbsp of butter.
  • Add the onions and cook them for a couple of minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the shrimp and lay them out evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp on both sides for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the bay leaves, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and garnish with parsley.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 643mg | Sodium: 1936mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1550IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 5.7mg