Welcome to the delectable world of Shrimp De Jonghe, a classic American dish that combines the succulent flavors of shrimp with a rich, creamy sauce, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb topping. Originating from the culinary creativity of Belgian immigrant George De Jonghe in Chicago during the early 1900s, this dish has become a beloved staple in seafood restaurants and home kitchens alike.
Our culinary journey takes us through three distinct yet equally tantalizing variations of Shrimp De Jonghe. The first recipe, "Classic Shrimp De Jonghe," embodies the traditional approach, showcasing the harmonious blend of shrimp, butter, garlic, white wine, and breadcrumbs. Next, we venture into the "Spicy Shrimp De Jonghe," a bold and fiery rendition that incorporates crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper, adding an extra kick to the classic flavors. Finally, the "Crab and Shrimp De Jonghe" recipe introduces the delightful combination of crab meat and shrimp, enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, creating a seafood symphony that will captivate your taste buds.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring culinary success for home chefs of all skill levels. The ingredient lists are carefully curated to provide the perfect balance of flavors, while the cooking techniques are explained in detail, guiding you through the process of creating this iconic dish.
So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Shrimp De Jonghe. Whether you prefer the classic elegance, the spicy boldness, or the seafood medley, these recipes will undoubtedly transport you to a realm of culinary delight.
SHRIMP DE JONGHE
A dish my mother made for special occasions. According to some sources, shrimp de jonghe was invented at the turn of the 20th century by the De Jonghe brothers, Belgian immigrants and owners of DeJonghe's Hotel and Restaurant in Chicago. This garlicky, herbed casserole is one of the earliest Windy City specialties. This dish can be served as an appetizer or main course.
Provided by N8TE
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place shrimp in a baking dish.
- Combine bread crumbs, sherry, butter, garlic, salt, tarragon, and marjoram in a bowl. Sprinkle mixture on top of shrimp in the baking dish. Sprinkle parsley on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 483.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1213 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHICAGO'S SHRIMP DEJONGHE
Though I can no longer enjoy this wonderful dish since suddenly becoming deathly allergic to crustacians at age 19, I do still enjoy making it for company! It's a fairly simple dish consisting of whole peeled shrimp cooked in individual serving dishes swimming in garlic butter and topped with fine bread crumbs and then broiled....
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Seafood
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Cook shrimp in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water* until just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain shrimp in a colander, then immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash garlic with salt using a large knife), then stir together with fresh and dried herbs, shallot, onion, 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, 1 cup bread crumbs, nutmeg, mace, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Melt remaining 1/2 stick butter and stir together with remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to make topping. Arrange shrimp in 1 layer (slightly overlapping if necessary) in a buttered 3-quart flameproof gratin dish or other wide shallow ceramic baking dish. Cover with herbed breadcrumb mixture, then sprinkle with topping. Bake in upper third of oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until crumbs are golden brown, about 2 minutes. * When salting water for cooking, use 1 tablespoon for every 4 quarts water. **This can also be made in 8 small baking ramekins for appetizers, or 4 larger individual baking dishes for main dish-sized. ***Lastly, I don't recall my mom using a whole lot of fresh herbs when making this herself, especially during the winter! So she had to have either subbed dried herbs for some of them, or used italian seasoned breadcrumbs instead. So that's an option for you, too. All I remember was it was PURE HEAVEN... do hope you try it! Enjoy for me!! :D (Photo from bing images)
CHICAGO SHRIMP DE JONGHE
A version of the dish created in the late nineteenth century for the restaurant in the Chicago hotel owned by Henri de Jonghe. Butter is the essential ingredient so this is not for fat watchers.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Oven
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add shrimp to a large pot with enough water to cover; bring slowly to a boil; drain into a colander and when cool enough to handle, peel, devein, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the butter, sherry, garlic, parsley, chives, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
- Add in the bread crumbs and toss until the mixture is well blended and the crumbs are very buttery.
- Arrange half the shrimp in a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Spread half the crumb mixture over the shrimp.
- Add remaining shrimp in another layer; top with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 271.1, Sodium 468.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 33.5
SHRIMP DE JONGHE
Steps:
- 1. Add shrimp to a kettle of salted boiling water and cook until barely pink, about 2 minutes. (Shrimp will not be cooked through.) Drain shrimp and cool.
- 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. and butter a shallow casserole just large enough to hold shrimp in one layer.
- 3. In a bowl stir together butter, bread crumbs, parsley, Sherry, garlic, salt, cayenne, and paprika until blended.
- 4. Place shrimp in casserole and spoon bread-crumb mixture over them.
- 5. Bake casserole until crumbs are golden brown and sizzling, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 6. Serve shrimp on toast points, if desired.
SHRIMP DE JONGHE
This is from The Good Home Cookbook with a few of my personal modifications. Fresh parsley was originally called for but I used green onion instead; feel free to use either one.
Provided by flower7
Categories Savory
Time 50m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 1 to 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Melt the butter in a medium size saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the shrimp, sherry, onion, salt, cayenne, and paprika. Add 6 Tbsp of the bread crumbs and stir until moistened.
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 2 Tbsp bread crumbs on top and bake for 25 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Serve hot.
SHRIMP DE JONGHE
Steps:
- Cook shrimp in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water * until just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain shrimp in a colander, then immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash garlic with salt using a large knife), then stir together with fresh and dried herbs, shallot, onion, 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, 1 cup bread crumbs, nutmeg, mace, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Melt remaining 1/2 stick butter and stir together with remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to make topping.
- Arrange shrimp in 1 layer (slightly overlapping if necessary) in a buttered 3-quart flameproof gratin dish or other wide shallow ceramic baking dish. Cover with herbed breadcrumb mixture, then sprinkle with topping. Bake in upper third of oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until crumbs are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- When salting water for cooking, use 1 tablespoon for every 4 quarts water.
SHRIMP DE JONGHE I
Great shrimp appetizer that can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for later cooking. Terrific with garlic bread or fresh dinner rolls.
Provided by Jenne
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x 7 inch casserole dish.
- Place shrimp evenly in the casserole dish. Pour wine over the shrimp.
- Mix together butter, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, parsley and bread crumbs. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the shrimp. Refrigerate now if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until shrimp are firm and topping is golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 381.3 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 1035 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SHRIMP DE JONGHE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Blanch shrimp in boiling salted water 30 seconds, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Pat shrimp dry and arrange in 1 layer in a buttered 1-quart gratin dish or other ovenproof dish.
- Stir together butter, garlic paste, and Sherry until blended. Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Dot shrimp with crumb mixture and sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake shrimp until just cooked through and topping is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor.
- Devein and peel the shrimp before cooking to make them easier to eat.
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan to cook the shrimp so that they have plenty of room to brown.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the shrimp will steam instead of brown.
- Cook the shrimp over medium-high heat until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe is a classic seafood dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its crispy, flavorful coating and tender, juicy shrimp, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive seafood recipe, give Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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