Simple Creole Shrimp with Rice

An easy dish that can be made as spicy as you want. Just adjust the amount of cayenne pepper or add some hot pepper sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (16-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups cooked rice

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté shrimp until just pink, about 3 minutes.
2. Add frozen vegetables and cook until thoroughly heated, about 4 more minutes.
3. Add paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper and stir to coat.
4. Dissolve the tomato paste in the chicken broth. Pour in skillet along with cooked rice. Stir well and cook until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.