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Caddo Plate Recipe

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Dec 24 2025

45m

Serves 2

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Recipe information

Make Caddo Plate in just 45m. Tilapia and jumbo shrimp sauteed with our Snappy seasoning. Topped with a creamy cheese sauce, mixed with pico de gallo, and served over a bed of basil white rice.

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Ingredients

Seafood

Seasoning

Cheese Sauce

Basil White Rice

Preparation

Prepare the Rice

1. Cook the Rice

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of white rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

2. Add Basil

Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped basil and set aside.

Prepare the Pico de Gallo

3. Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1 medium diced red onion, 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and set aside.

Cook the Seafood

4. Sauté the Seafood

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of Snappy seasoning. Add the 2 pieces of tilapia fillets and 1 cup of jumbo shrimp. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the seafood is fully cooked and lightly browned.

Prepare the Cheese Sauce

5. Make the Cheese Sauce

In a saucepan over low heat, combine 4 oz of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of milk. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

Assemble the Caddo Plate

6. Plate the Dish

On a serving plate, place a generous portion of the basil white rice as the base. Top with the sautéed tilapia and shrimp. Drizzle the creamy cheese sauce over the seafood and finish with a spoonful of pico de gallo.

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