CAJUN SHRIMP SKILLET

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There's plenty of sauce with these shrimp-I always have some bread on the side to soak it up. Make it your own by using your favorite amber beer or flavorful broth. -Mark Oppe, North Pole, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup amber beer or beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked grits, optional

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beer, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve over grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges