Shrimp Etouffee Inspired Creamy Creole Shrimp (or Sausage or Chicken)

Ingredients

• 2 tsp butter, ghee or olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (and/or use sliced smoked sausage or diced chicken)
• 1 bottle Mesa de Vida Creole inspired cooking sauce
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• salt to taste
• grated Parmesan and chopped green onions for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Heat a large, wide skillet over medium heat. Add oil, swirl to coat.
2. Add the shrimp, Mesa de Vida Creole sauce, salt to taste. Simmer for 30 seconds.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and immediately turn the heat up to high.
4. As soon as the shrimp turn opaque, remove to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
5. Continue to cook the sauce until reduced by about half, and until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese (if using) and chopped green onions.
7. Serve over hot cooked rice, creamy grits, pasta or mashed potaotes, making sure to pour every bit of that delicious saucy over the top.
8. Enjoy!