Cajun Shrimp Flambe

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large skillet.
• 2 add shrimp.
• 3 cook 1 minute on each side, then add garlic and onion, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
• 4 add tequila and cilatro and flambe until flame subsides.
• 5 add cream and turn heat down to medium-low.
• 6 add cajun seasoning.
• 7 stir, then take shrimp out and set aside while sauce thickens.
• 8 check sauce for flavor, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 place shrimp in a baking dish.
• 10 cover with sauce then top with cheese.
• 11 place in 350 degree oven until cheese is bubbly.
• 12 approx 5 minutes.
• 13 garnish with whole cilantro leave if desired and serve immediately.