Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
520 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
Description
The recipe for Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp highlights the use of a homemade Cajun seasoning composed of garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, and parsley. The chicken breasts are thoroughly seasoned and cooked, while the shrimp is coated with the remaining seasoning and olive oil before cooking. Mushrooms and onions are sautéed in butter until softened to create a flavorful base. These components are then combined and kept warm in a skillet. The approach balances the rich buttery sauce with the earthy mushrooms and onions, enhancing the savory flavor of the chicken and tender shrimp.
This dish offers a hearty entrée option that can be served alongside mashed garlic red potatoes, providing a satisfying meal with a mix of textures from the tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and soft vegetables. The seasoning blend adds a smoky and slightly spicy character without overwhelming the natural flavors of the proteins.
The recipe notes that mashed garlic red potatoes are a traditional accompaniment, which complements the rich flavors and adds a creamy contrast. Keeping the cooked ingredients warm together in a skillet before serving helps meld the flavors and presents the dish attractively.
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon parsley dried
Chicken and Shrimp
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided use
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ cup butter divided use, unsalted
- ¼ cup chicken bone broth
- 1 cup baby bella mushroom sliced
- 1 white onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- ¼ cup parsley fresh
Instructions
- Combine cajun seasoning ingredients in a bowl and divide it in half.
- Season both sides of the chicken with half of the cajun seasoning. Rub seasoning into the meat to help it adhere.
- Place shrimp in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining half of cajun seasoning to the shrimp. Toss to coat.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
- Once the butter has melted, add the mushrooms and onions.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir often while cooking.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over low heat.
- Add a splash of olive oil, just enough to coat the bottom of the skillet. As the ingredients are prepared they will be added to this skillet to keep warm and this will be how the dish is served.
- Remove the onions and mushrooms from the frying pan and transfer them to the skillet. Do not drain or wipe the frying pan.
- Increase the frying pan’s heat to high. Add a splash of olive oil.
- Add the chicken to the frying pan. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature is 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on top of the caramelized onions. Do not drain or wipe the frying pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the frying pan.
- Once the butter has melted, add the shrimp. Sear for 1 minute per side. Transfer the shrimp to the skillet next to the chicken.
- Lower the frying pan’s heat to medium.
- Add the garlic to the frying pan and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth to deglaze the pan, using a spoon or spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Add the remaining butter.
- Once the butter has melted, stir in the parsley and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour the parsley butter over the chicken and shrimp.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly prepared Cajun seasoning for best flavor adherence to chicken and shrimp.
- Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter until soft to enhance the sauce's richness.
- Keep cooked components warm together in a skillet before serving to blend flavors.
- Serve with mashed garlic red potatoes as a traditional side for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 910mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1312IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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