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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Shrimply Irresistible

If I had you at shrimp, then the butter and
cream will cinch the deal. 
I came up with this recipe years ago using
ingredient combinations from 2 other chicken 
recipes. What could go wrong with shrimp,
butter, cream, and a few basic seasonings?
It was a winner and it's so simple. 
Heat the 3 T butter in a pan. Pat the shelled
shrimp. Dry with a paper towel.
When the pan is nice and hot add the shrimp.
Give them a generous seasoning of garlic salt
 and pepper.
Cook until just opaque, turn once. Remove
the shrimp to a plate.
Saute the onions until tender.
This is the main seasoning-chili powder.
Many people can't quite guess what's in it and
 are surprised to find out it's simply chili powder.
Add that to the onions and give it a stir.
Now add the ½ pt. cream. Stir to blend.
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss in
the cream sauce to coat. Remove from heat.
I think that took only 10 minutes.
As always, it's important not to overcook
the shrimp or they will toughen.
I serve this over rice and add a green vegetable,
salad and sometimes if I want to make the dinner
 special I'll make my popovers to go along with it.
If you do that start the popovers first.
I have also made crescent rolls from the
 tube. They are nice too.
Divide among warm plates and serve with
lots of the sauce.
If you're a shrimp lover like we are I know
you'll love this, and it couldn't be easier!
I said it serves 3 because 4 is too stingy.
You can easily double the recipe to serve 6.
I make this recipe for the two of us and
sometimes have enough left over for a snack.

Shrimply Irresistible 
1 Lb XL shrimp, peeled
3 T butter
1 t garlic salt, to taste
¼ t pepper, to taste
½ medium onion, thinly sliced
2 t chili powder
1 C heavy cream
Melt butter in a skillet. Pat the shrimp dry 
and saute in the hot butter, season with 
salt and pepper, turning once until just
 cooked and opaque, Remove from the pan. 
Add the onion to the pan and saute until 
soft and golden. Stir in the chili powder.
 Add the cream; stir to blend and simmer 
over low heat for 1-2 mins. Return the 
shrimp to the pan and coat with the 
sauce. Remove the pan from the heat. 
Serve over rice. Serves 3

Enjoy!



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