Spicy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deveined and shelled (small or large, tastes the same)
8 oz unsweetened butter
2 tbsp garlic, sliced very thin (can use minced too)
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
1/2-2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste (careful, it gets hot easily)
1 tsp paprika
3 bay leaves
8 tbsp worcestershire sauce
8 tbsp water
2 tbsp chives, chopped
1 lemon
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 loaves french bread (if you get uncooked bread follow the directions that come with it and cook it beforehand, then just)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees (for french bread and to keep shrimp warm later).
Place 1/2 a stick of butter in a saute pan and melt it on medium heat.
Place garlic into pan and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring often, if you sliced it thin enough it might liquify, this is what you want, but not necessary.
Add pepper, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, bay leaves, worcestershire sauce, water and chives to the saute pan (if the mixture doesn't cover the bottom of the pan, add a little extra water and worcestershire sauce to account for the difference) Let this simmer for about 2-3 minutes while stirring, if the mixture begins to boil turn the heat down slightly.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes total on each side, but flip them constantly.
Once the shrimp are cooked completely, remove them from the pan into a bowl or onto a plate (leave the liquid/mixture in the pan), cover with aluminum foil and place in oven to keep warm, be sure you use an oven friendly bowl.
Put your french bread in the oven right now to get it warm and crispy for the meal.
Cut your remaining 1/2 stick of butter into 6 pieces and place one into the pan at a time stirring constantly until they melt completely, then add the next, once they are all added, stir for about 3 more minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken (This is important, be sure it grows thicker before moving on, otherwise it will tend to seperate).
Cut the lemon into 4 pieces and squeeze the juice into the mixture while stirring slowly, stir for another minute or two while the mixture settles.
Slowly add the heavy whipping cream to the mixture while stirring, make sure the heat is low enough so it won't boil.
Once you are finished stirring the cream in turn the heat down to between medium and low just to keep it warm and stir constantly.
Remove shrimp and bread from oven.
Slice the bread into pieces, place the shrimp into bowls and pour the sauce over it, use the bread for dipping in the sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1099.26 Kcal (4602 kJ)
Calories from fat	744.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	82.72g	127%
Cholesterol	234.1mg	78%
Sodium	2453.46mg	102%
Potassium	543.74mg	12%
Total Carbs	76.18g	25%
Sugars	4.94g	20%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	14%
Protein	18.86g	38%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	142.9mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	310.26 Kcal (1299 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.35g	127%
Cholesterol	66.07mg	78%
Sodium	692.48mg	102%
Potassium	153.47mg	12%
Total Carbs	21.5g	25%
Sugars	1.39g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	14%
Protein	5.32g	38%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	1.5mg	29%
Calcium	40.3mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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