Cajun Shrimp Flambe Recipes

SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter and saute garlic until soft.
• Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
• Remove from heat, add brandy and flame.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Over low heat, stir in cream to blend until heated through.
• Serve immediately over toast.

BOURBON SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• melt butter in skillet.
• add shrimp, cook for 1 minute.
• add bourbon.
• with a long match ignite and shake pan until flames die down-be careful.
• remove shrimp to a warm platter.
• add cream and tomato paste to pan.
• bring to a boil and reduce until thickened.
• add lemon juice, salt, pepper.
• return shrimp to pan.
• add chives.
• garnish with pecans if desired.
• serve over wild rice.

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.