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cheesy cajun shrimp topper

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Michelle Wolf
@3keylimes
Berlin, NJ

Use this rich, creamy, cheesy shrimp to top grilled steak, chicken, fish or pork. It's even great on rice and pasta. Can be used to top a simple crusty toasted bread for a decadent appetizer.

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For cheesy cajun shrimp topper

  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 lb
    shrimp: peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 c
    half and half
  • 1 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp
    cajun, creole or blackening seasoning
  • 1 c
    shredded cracker barrel white extra sharp cheese
  • extra butter to saute shrimp

How To Make cheesy cajun shrimp topper

  • 1
    In a 2 QT sauce pan, melt butter, whisk in flour. Cook to a golden blonde color. Increase heat, whisk in stock and half&half. Simmer until thickened, adding in cheese at the very end until melted and smooth.
  • 2
    In a saute pan, saute shrimp in butter adding in cajun seasonings. Cook through. add entire shrimp mixture to cheese sauce.
  • 3
    Serve over meats, fish, pastas, rice, crusty bread, even as a stuffing for zucchini, eggplant or peppers.
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