Creole Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 3.5 oz. shrimp
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
• 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
• 1 Tbsp minced onion
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp horseradish
• 1 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 1-2 tsp hot sauce
• Pinch of thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Dash of sassafras powder or Root Beer flavored Stevia
• Dash of liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Mix liquid ingredients, onion, garlic, and spices. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes in a small frying pan.
2. Add shrimp and cook thoroughly for an additional 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Deglaze the pan periodically with additional water or broth.
4. Serve hot or cold over a salad or with fresh asparagus.