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creole shrimp cocktail

ChefSheShe avatar
Recipe by
Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
@ChefSheShe
Waco, TX

Very refreshing and pairs well with Mimosas or a Crisp Chenin Blanc

yield 8 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For creole shrimp cocktail

  • 1 lb
    shrimp, extra lg., tail on, peeled and deveined
  • 2 md
    lime zested
  • 2 md
    limes, juiced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, cold
  • 1 Tbsp
    creole seasoning

How To Make creole shrimp cocktail

  • 1
    Clean and devein shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Season with Creole blend.
  • 2
    Mix lime juice and EVOO. Pour over seasoned shrimp and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour
  • 3
    Heat a medium cast iron grille pan, EVOO. Pan sear shrimp on both sides for about 2-3 minutes; Until pink and tails form a “C”.
  • 4
    Shred butter lettuce or whatever type you prefer. Place lettuce into martini glasses, top with 1 T. of prepared Rémoulade sauce.
  • 5
    Arrange two to three shrimp on top and lime zest serve chilled.
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