LOADED SHRIMP AND FRIES

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

— 1 green onion (for garnish – optional)

— 1 cup heavy cream

— 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

— 1 teaspoon dried basil

— Salt and pepper to taste

— 1/2 lb shrimp (tails and shells removed, deveined)

— 1 Tablespoon butter

— Old Bay seasoning, to taste

— 2 cups seasoned French fries

— Oil for frying

— 5 oz (ca. 189 g) cheese curds

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS:

Dice the green onion and set aside.

Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan and simmer on medium low, about 15 minutes, until cream is reduced by half.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Lower the heat and keep warm while you prepare the shrimp and fries.

Heat the oil in a high sided pan on medium-high heat or a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 C).

Deep-fry the French fries about 5 minutes until crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.

Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towel.

Sprinkle the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning to taste. Click for Old Bay Seasoning.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter until melted.

Cook the shrimp, stirring often, until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes, and drain.

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