After a wonderful week in New Orleans, I thought it was only appropriate that I come home and make a NOLA inspired Guacamole. It only made sense to combine what New Orleans is famous for – it’s amazing seafood and spice mixtures with one of my absolute favorites – guacamole.
I used a Creole spice blend of paprika, celery, sugar, garlic, black pepper, onion, oregano, red pepper, caraway, dill, turmeric, cumin, basil, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme. Whew – that’s sure a mouthful. I doused the shrimp with the spices until they were bright red, and then sauteed them in some butter, because really what is better than shrimp + butter, and once they were pink, I just set them aside until needed. Bell Peppers and Onions are all over the place in Creole cooking too! So it was a given that these could have to be added into my newest guacamole creation.
The result: a perfectly smooth guacamole with bites of crispness from the onions and red pepper and a burst of Creole flavors from the shrimp.
You guys have to make this. It screams to be eaten at a summer party with some freshly fried tortilla chips and an ice cold beer.
Cajun Shrimp Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 tsp Creole seasoning plus a pinch more
- 1/2 lb small shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 Hass avocados
- 1 Lime juiced
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle the Creole seasoning over the cleaned shrimp. Add 1 tbsp of butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and saute for a few minutes on each side until pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the bell pepper, onion, avocado, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mash together with a fork. Fold in the Creole shrimp right before serving and sprinkle with another pinch of Creole seasoning.
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What a great idea!
I love quacamole, I love shrimp and I love spice. This is a great combo – especially with the 4th of July coming up. Thanks for the recipe!
I love guacamole, I love shrimp and I love spice. This is a great combo – especially with the 4th of July coming up. Thanks for the recipe!
Such a fun & fabulous guacamole!
Inspired indeed! Sounds heavenly Gaby!
Oh goodness girl, this looks divine. You need to come back to Austin so we can go on a Guacamole safari ; )
I see every reason to slather a corn tortilla with this and call it dinner. Tonight!
Only you can pair all these things with Guac and make it look mouth wateringly delicious – can’t wait to make some
Oh my goodness! Keep the South West flavors coming. Yum!
Oh yeah, this looks delicious!
The perfect Fourth of July dish!
This is such a good idea! Love this new recipe.
Oh cajun seasoning + guac = summertime lovin’ right there!
Ok, twist my arm, I’ll make it. π
WOW!!! This sounds so good! The only thing I’d change is to use GOOD salt from Sustainable Sourcing (here’s their website https://secure.sustainablesourcing.com ). I love their HimalaSalt pink salt for it’s very fresh flavor! I never thought salt mattered, but since changing my diet…I figured out–it does! Thanks for sharing this recipe–it’s what’s for supper! π
Great idea! Now I’m hungry!
Another great idea for avocados! Shrimp and guacamole were made for each other! π