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Cajun Shrimp and Biscuits


  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 8 buttermilk biscuits
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • hot sauce
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • green onion to garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook biscuits according to package directions.
  2. Mix seasoning blend and set aside.
  3. Mix cornstarch with chicken broth, mix well and set aside.
  4. Rinse shrimp, pat dry, peel and devein, place in a bowl and coat with half the seasoning blend.
  5. In a skillet add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped bacon over medium heat.
  6. Cook bacon until crisp, remove and drain bacon on paper napkin. Reserve bacon grease.
  7. Add onion to bacon grease and saute 5 minutes. Add remaining seasoning, garlic and mix well.
  8. Add broth to onions and bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and cook for about 5 minutes.
  9. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and cheese, cook 5 more minutes.
  10. Add shrimp and parsley and cook 5 more minutes.
  11. Add hot sauce to sauce if desired.

To Serve Dish:

  1. Split open biscuit, top with shrimp sauce, garnish with green onions and bacon.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6