Ohhh wow 😍 that’s basically a full Cajun-meets-Mediterranean feast: grilled lamb, shrimp, roasted potatoes, and Creole flair. Let’s break it down so you can pull it off in style.
🥩 Grilled Lamb with Almonds
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 lb lamb chops or leg slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
- Salt & pepper
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Marinate lamb with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper for 30–60 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill lamb 3–5 min per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet until golden. Sprinkle over lamb just before serving.
🍤 Shrimp (Creole-Style)
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional, adjust heat)
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning or salt + black pepper + thyme + oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat butter/oil in a skillet over medium-high.
- Add garlic and shrimp; season with spices.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
🥔 Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb small potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
- Toss potatoes with oil, spices, and herbs.
- Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
🍅 Creole Sauce (Optional, for shrimp/lamb)
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Add tomatoes and spices, simmer 10–15 min.
- Serve over shrimp, lamb, or roasted potatoes.
🍽️ Plating Idea
- Roast potatoes as base
- Lay grilled lamb chops on top
- Arrange shrimp alongside
- Drizzle Creole sauce and sprinkle almonds & fresh herbs
This gives you a restaurant-quality plate with bold Cajun flavors and elegant Mediterranean notes.
I can also make a timing map so everything finishes hot together without stressing—you’d basically have a 45–50 min total cook. Do you want me to do that?
