Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Shrimp Cocktail with a different twist

Tired of the same old cocktail sauce? Try this Cajun sauce for a new taste treat

Ingredients

Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 lbs. large shrimp, shelled and deveined

Sauce:
1 Tbs. fat-free sour cream
2 Tbs. bottled horseradish
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbs. Creole of Dijon mustard
1 Tbs. light mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. Cajun or Crole seasoning
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Directions
1. Bring 3 quarts water, lemon zest and juice, garlic, seasoning and the bay leaf to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and return to boiling. Boil for 1 minute or until pink and cooked through. Drain, rinse under cold water.
2. Mix sour cream, horseradish, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Serve with shrimp.

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