Cajun Shrimp Flambe
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined (25-30 count)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup red onion, diced
- 4 tablespoons tequila
- 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese or 6 ounces goat cheese
- salt and pepper
directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add shrimp.
- Cook 1 minute on each side, then add garlic and onion, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
- Add tequila and cilatro and flambe until flame subsides.
- Add cream and turn heat down to medium-low.
- Add cajun seasoning.
- Stir, then take shrimp out and set aside while sauce thickens.
- Check sauce for flavor, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place shrimp in a baking dish.
- Cover with sauce then top with cheese.
- Place in 350 degree oven until cheese is bubbly.
- Approx 5 minutes.
- Garnish with whole cilantro leave if desired and serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Melissa_8201
Pretty Prairie, 0
I'm a young wife and mother. I currently work in an Emergency Room at a local hospital. I love to spend time with my family at church and around the dinner table. I really love cooking and eating, but the clean up.....AGHHHH!