~ AWESOME CAJUN JUMBO SHRIMP CROISSANTS ~

~ Awesome Cajun Jumbo Shrimp Croissants ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 oz raw jumbo shrimp deveined and shells removed - rinse and pat dry
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp each, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper
3/4 - 1 tsp dried thyme
2 Tbsp butter - divided
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 used large croissants - use what suits you
condiments we used lettuce & mayonnaise, as we didn't want to lose the flavor of the shrimp
SPICY GARLIC MAYO - WOULD BE GREAT ON THIS SANDWICH
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 clove garlic, minced or can use jarred
1 tsp dried onion flakes
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cumin
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Place the slices in a small bowl and mix well to combine.
2. Clean shrimp and pat dry. Place in a dish and pour the seasoning over and mix well, making sure to coat each evenly. ( I use my fingers )
3. In my cast iron skillet, over medium heat, I melted 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil. Once butter is frothy, add the shrimp. Tossing frequently after the first minute until all are pink and cooked through. Once cooked stir in the last tablespoon butter and stir around. This is for some extra sauce to drizzle over the shrimp.
4. Slice your croissants, lay lettuce on the bottom halve and place desired shrimp to cover. Spread top of croissant with mayonnaise. ( aoli would be great as well , was too lazy to make) mayo was just as good. Add any other desired condiments you prefer.I went simple as the shrimp are so tasty I didn't want to mask their flavor. Place the top of croissant back over the shrimp and chow down. These were awesome!
5. As I said before I will triple the recipe the next time. Believe me, they won't go to waste. They are great eaten straight from the pan.
6. I've since added my spicy mayo that I think would also go well with this yummy sand. Mix all ingredients and chill for an hour.