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Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
  • 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken thigh pieces with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and the shrimp with the remaining 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning in separate bowls. Rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F (74°C) with a deep brown crust. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Add 1 tbsp butter to the same pan. Cook the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side over medium-high heat until pink and curled into a C shape. Remove to the plate with the chicken.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and cook the 4 cloves minced garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in the 3 tbsp bourbon, then add the 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp cayenne. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan, turning each piece in the glaze. Add the shrimp back in and warm everything over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate or serve from the skillet, scatter over the 2 tbsp parsley, and add lemon wedges alongside.

Notes

This dish is best eaten right away while the glaze is still sticky and the shrimp are tender. If you're prepping ahead, season and refrigerate the raw proteins up to 8 hours in advance, but cook everything fresh. The sauce can also be made ahead and rewarmed gently before adding the cooked proteins.