2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon thyme
1 12-ounce bottle beer
hot sauce, to taste
Cheddar mashed potatoes:
3 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
In a large saucepan, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for 1 minute. Add Old Bay , thyme, beer, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Sauté for 2 minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Serve over cheddar mashed potatoes.
Cheddar potatoes
In a large pot, bring potatoes and water to a boil. Boil potatoes for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl. Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add butter and cheese and mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper and parsley. Mix well. Serve with shrimp.
Patriot History
Where did Cajun and Creole cuisine come from? Spices primarily came from Spanish settlers, along with Haitian and African American settlers. Cajun cooking throughout history has been looked down upon as food for the poor. Today, primarily because of the media and chefs, Cajun food is very popular throughout America. Creole style cooking evolved from the wealthier kitchens of planters and of affluent homes in New Orleans.
