Marguerite's Spicy Shrimp w/ Mushroom-Wine Sauce + Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Here's another Cajun delight that is sinfully delicious and so quick and easy for those busy days!  I was having a few friends over for dinner, last night, and this new twist on an old favorite seemed to be a perfect fit with with the lighter fare that I've been preparing and eating in the New Year. I normally make an Alfredo sauce with butter and heavy cream, to go with shrimp and pasta, but decided to lighten up the sauce and the results were fab! Cest bon, cher! Enjoy!

Marguerite's Spicy Shrimp w /Mushroom-Wine Sauce

1 1/2  lb.'s  large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbs.'s olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch green onions, sliced

1  jalapeno, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup each, onions, bell peppers, and celery, chopped

1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped

1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 soup can water

1 tbs. or more Cajun seasoning (recipe below)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

In large bowl, squeeze lemon juice on shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat.

Saute garlic and green onions in olive oil in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add the trinity, mushrooms, and jalapeno and saute for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and fresh parsley and stir and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the cream of mushroom soup, water, and wine and mix well. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese,  mix well and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve over pasta with a big tossed salad,  and garlic bread, for a delightful meal. And maybe a nice glass of wine! Bon appetit!

Cajun Seasoning Blend   
1 tbs. salt
2 tbs.'s onion powder
2 tbs.'s garlic powder
2 tbs.'s paprika
1 tbs. cayenne pepper
1 tbs. black pepper
1 tbs. celery flakes
1 tbs. dried thyme

Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse until well blended. Store in air tight container and pour into a shaker, and use as needed.

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Mardi Gras in New Orleans

It's that time of year again!  Mardi Gras in the air, and you can just feel it! Parties, king cakes, balls, beads, decadent Cajun and Creole cuisine, and parades, all so much fun! Mardi Gras is celebrated all over Louisiana and the country and I will be sharing some of those celebrations with you!  Here's a little clip of last year's, Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy, the biggest Mardi Gras celebration of all! Let the good times roll, cher!

Wishing ya'll a fun and fantastic weekend! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!