VELVET SHRIMP

FOR THE SEASONING MIX:
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR THE SHRIMP:
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese
Cooked rice or pasta (to serve, optional)

Combine ingredients for the seasoning mix in a small bowl; set aside.

Heat 10-inch skillet over high heat 1 minute. Add butter. Stir in green onions and 2 teaspoons seasoning mix; cook 1 minute.

Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.

Stir in cream and remaining seasoning mix; cook 1 minute. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon.

Boil cream in same skillet, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.

Stir in cheese, then shrimp.

Serve with hot cooked rice or pasta, if desired.

Servings: 4
Source: Ladies Home Journal