Pecan Cajun Shrimp Recipe 475

Steps:

• In a stock pot bring water, white wine, and Cajun seasoning to a boil. Add shrimp to liquid reduce to simmer and cook until shrimp turns pink, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit in liquid 3 more minutes, then drain. Can be served warm or chilled.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine egg whites, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Split shrimp down the center, cutting almost but not quite completely through, opening the two halves to resemble a butterfly(thus the term butterflying).
• Pat dry with a paper towel and press flat with the palm of your hand.
• Dip each shrimp into the honey-egg wash, then shake off the excess.
• Place in pecans and pat lightly to coat both sides.
• Roast for 10 minutes on a lightly greased sheet pan.
• Can be made 3-4 hours in advance and served at room temperature.

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and next 5 ingredients, and sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Stir in garlic, and sauté 1 more minute.
• Stir in shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf.
• **Note:.
• 2 lb. frozen peeled, large raw shrimp, thawed according to package directions, may be substituted.