Best 9 Bayou Shrimp Recipes

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In the heart of Cajun country, where the bayous flow and the spices dance, there lies a culinary treasure that has captured the taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide: Bayou Shrimp. This tantalizing dish, steeped in the rich traditions of Louisiana, is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans.

Dive into a delectable journey as we present a collection of Bayou Shrimp recipes that showcase the diverse culinary heritage of this iconic dish. From the classic simplicity of Boiled Shrimp to the bold and spicy kick of Cajun Shrimp, each recipe promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Discover the secrets of creating that perfect pot of shrimp, seasoned with a harmonious blend of garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and a touch of Creole seasoning.

Indulge in the crispy delight of Fried Shrimp, coated in a golden-brown batter that shatters upon each bite, revealing tender and succulent shrimp within. Experience the rustic charm of Shrimp Étouffée, a hearty stew that combines the flavors of shrimp, the "holy trinity" of Cajun cuisine (onions, celery, and bell peppers), and a rich tomato sauce.

For those who crave a taste of the sea, embark on a culinary adventure with Shrimp Scampi, a classic Italian dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious sauce of butter, garlic, white wine, and a hint of lemon. Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Mexico with our Chipotle Shrimp Tacos, where tender shrimp is marinated in a fiery chipotle sauce and nestled in warm tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of guacamole.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these Bayou Shrimp recipes are carefully crafted to guide you through each step of the cooking process, ensuring success in creating a dish that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let the flavors of Louisiana dance on your taste buds as you embark on this culinary journey through the bayous of shrimp heaven.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAYOU SHRIMP



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Categories     Appetizer     Sauté     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 Servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 dried rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 uncooked large shrimp in their shells

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in water, lemon juice, pepper, rosemary, paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer sauce until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes. Season with salt. Add shrimp to sauce. Cover pan; cook until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer shrimp and sauce to shallow bowls, dividing equally, and serve.

BAYOU EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP DRESSING



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A dressing recipe from my FIL's collection. I haven't tried this one yet. Posting for safe keeping and cooler weather. Make the cornbread the night before, crumble it, and set it out to dry overnight.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Oven

Time 2h3m

Yield 14 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
10 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread (dried overnight)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 eggs, beaten
1 -1 1/2 cup chicken broth (or as needed) or 1 -1 1/2 cup turkey broth (or as needed)
3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil (medium heat) in a large non-stick skillet.
  • Add in the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Saute/stir for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
  • Add in the eggplant, stir to combine.
  • Cover and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes or until the eggplant is tender; stir frequently.
  • Add in the shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook/stir for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
  • Put the shrimp mixture into a large mixing bowl; add in the crumbled cornbread and parsley.
  • Gradually stir in the eggs and approximately 1 cup broth, until the mixture is evenly moist but not soggy.
  • Season to with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer mixture to a buttered casserole dish; drizzle with 1/2 cup broth.
  • Cover and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes; uncover the last 15 minutes of cooking time if you want a crusty dressing.

BAYOU SHRIMP CREOLE



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This is the ultimate Creole sauce which will take you some time to prepare. It's not the instant variety. But your results will make you very happy. Use shrimp or chicken, or crawfish. This is happy food! Serve over hot, white rice and if you have a heavy hand with the Tabasco, serve with ice cold Abita Amber beer. The leftover sauce can be mixed the next day with some smoked sausage, diced chicken, and the leftover rice for a great jambalaya. Just mix all that together and pop in the oven for 30 minutes.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs shrimp, raw, peeled and cleaned
1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
14 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups shrimp stock
Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the bacon grease and slowly add the flour, (whisking constantly so it does not burn) until the roux becomes golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and stir until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, and liquid from the tomatoes.
  • Add the garlic, Tabasco, worcestershire, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the wine and reduce by half, another 15 minutes.
  • Add stock, 1/2 cup at a time, at about 15-20 minute intervals, reducing and stirring, let the vegetables really cook down.
  • Taste all along the way, re-season according to your tastes.
  • I like to cook this sauce down about 2 hours and then add the shrimp but you can add the shrimp anytime after the first hour.
  • As soon as the shrimp are pink, about 10 minutes, remove the pot from the heat.
  • Add the green onions, and parsley and serve over rice.

BAYOU SHRIMP WITH LEMON-ROSEMARY AIOLI



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A cool and creamy garlic mayonnaise complements sizzling seasoned shrimp.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp with tails left on (about 32 shrimp)
3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
Fresh rosemary sprigs
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix aioli ingredients until well blended.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; tilt skillet to lightly coat bottom. Add shrimp; sprinkle evenly with seafood seasoning. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink.
  • To serve, place shrimp and any cooking juices on serving platter. Arrange sprigs of rosemary and lemon wedges on platter. Serve with aioli and if desired, toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BAYOU BBQ SHRIMP



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Have your own shrimp boil at home! Or something a little less messy! This recipe is terrific for entertaining too! I tore it out of a magazine at my hair dressers salon! The little card doesn't show the magazine name, but I know it had "cuisine" in the title!

Provided by DustyPyatt

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 main course, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/16 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/16 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup butter
2 lbs large shrimp, shell on
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 ounces beer
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Make seasoning by mixing all of the spices together (salt - rosemary).
  • Make BBQ shrimp:.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over moderate heat unitl foam subsides.
  • Add the shrimp, garlic, seasoning mixture, beer and Worc sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Serve with lots of French bread to soak up all the sauce.

MICROWAVE BAYOU SHRIMP CREOLE



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Microwave recipes are my weakness since I got my convection oven. They are wonderfully easy and that is a plus. This is delicious and the use of canned tomatoes and frozen shrimp make this inexpensive as well. Great for company too!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 lb medium frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled, and halved lengthwise
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and thyme in 1-1/2 quart microwavable dish.
  • Cover and cook on high 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Add shrimp, stewed tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Cook on high 6 minutes, stirring halfway through or until shrimp is pink.
  • Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 1160.4, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5, Protein 16.6

BAYOU SHRIMP CASSEROLE



Bayou Shrimp Casserole image

This casserole is DELICIOUS. It comes from "The Official Louisiana Seafood & Wild Game Cookbook". ** See Variation Below**

Provided by kellychris

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 1 casserole, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked rice
2 broccoli, 2 packs chopped & cooked
2 cream of shrimp soup (10 3/4 cans)
1 lb boiled shrimp (peeled)
1 small Velveeta cheese
onion, sauteed in butter
garlic, sauteed in butter

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in butter.
  • Heat cheese and soup in saucepan. BE CAREFUL WITH CHEESE, AS IT WILL BURN EASILY.
  • When melted, add onions and garlic and mix well.
  • Add shrimp, rice, & brocolli (be sure to drain well).
  • Mix well.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Brown, if desired.
  • Mushrooms can be added to top of soup/cheese, if desired.
  • VARIATION:.
  • Use boiled chicken instead of shrimp and cream of chicken soup instead of cream of shrimp.

BAYOU SHRIMP DIP



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Make and share this Bayou Shrimp Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shire Born

Categories     Cajun

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chablis
1/2 lb butter
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 lb peeled raw shrimp
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup grated onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion top
milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring Worcestershire, chablis, butter, black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic salt to a boil. Add shrimp and return to boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Allow mixture to sit in pan for 15 minutes (shrimp should be pink).
  • Meanwhile, mix both cheeses, mayonnaise, celery, onion and onion tops in a large bowl. Place half the shrimp and the liquid from the skillet into a food processor and pulse until very fine. Add remaining shrimp and pulse briefly so remaining shrimp stay fairly coarse. Add shrimp to cheese mixture and blend well. Add just enough milk to reach desired consistency (thinner for a dip, thicker for a spread). Refrigerate overnight. Mixture will thicken, so thin with a little more milk just before serving.

BAYOU SHRIMP CREOLE



Bayou Shrimp Creole image

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup onion chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
1 clove garlic minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon almond flour
1 (16-ounce) can tomato peeled, drained, cut in quarters
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon rosemary each dried rosemary and thyme leaves, crushed
Few drops of hot pepper sauce
1 (12-ounce) bag frozen shrimp shelled and deveined
salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a 10-inch skillet or 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sauté onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in butter for 6 to 8 minutes or until limp. Stir in flour.2. Stir in tomatoes and juice, water, tomato paste, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Stirring, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and discard.3. Add shrimp to creole sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are firm and opaque. Add salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture than frozen shrimp.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp before cooking. This will help to remove any grit or sand from the shrimp and make them easier to eat.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the shrimp. This will help to prevent the shrimp from sticking to the pot and burning.
  • Add the shrimp to the pot last. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp. Overcooked shrimp are tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp are best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Bayou shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its bold flavors and Cajun spices, bayou shrimp is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give bayou shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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