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["In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.", "Add the tasso and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "(If using sausage, cook until the fat is rendered and the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.)", "Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the shrimp stock, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.", "Add the cream and return to a boil.", "Lower the heat slightly and simmer until thickened and reduced by about 1/3 in volume, about 3 minutes.", "Add the shrimp and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes.", "Add the green onions, hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt.", "Add the butter a piece at a time and cook, stirring, until incorporated.", "Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.", "To serve, place 2 rice cakes on each of 4 plates.", "Divide the shrimp and tasso sauce among the cakes.", "Sprinkle each portion with chopped pecans and parsley, and serve immediately.", "2 cups cold cooked medium or long-grain white rice", "2 large eggs, lightly beaten", "2 tablespoons minced green onions", "1 tablespoon chopped lightly toasted pecans", "2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves", "1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows", "1/2 cup all-purpose flour", "1/4 cup vegetable oil, for pan-frying", "In a bowl, combine the rice, eggs, onions, pecans, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon of the Essence.", "Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.", "In a shallow dish combine the flour with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of Essence.", "Divide the rice into 8 portions of 1/4 cup each and form into patty shapes.", "Lightly coat on both sides in the flour.", "In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat.", "Add the patties in batches, adding more oil as needed, and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides and warmed through, about 3 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula to flatten slightly.", "Remove and drain on paper towels.", "Serve hot, topped with the Shrimp in Tasso Cream.", "Yield: 8 cakes", "2 1/2 tablespoons paprika", "2 tablespoons salt", "2 tablespoons garlic powder", "1 tablespoon black pepper", "1 tablespoon onion powder", "1 tablespoon cayenne pepper", "1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
