Best 6 Fish Smothered With Shrimp Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our fish smothered in shrimp cream sauce, a dish that harmonizes the delicate taste of fish with the succulent sweetness of shrimp, enveloped in a velvety cream sauce that elevates this dish to an exquisite level. This recipe collection offers a variety of options to cater to different tastes and preferences, ensuring a satisfying experience for every seafood enthusiast. Dive into the classic version, where tender fish fillets are smothered in a luscious shrimp cream sauce, enhanced with a touch of white wine and herbs. For a touch of spice, try the creole-inspired rendition, where bold flavors of Cajun seasoning and peppers dance on your palate. Seafood lovers will delight in the shrimp scampi variation, where succulent shrimp take center stage, bathed in a creamy sauce infused with garlic and lemon. And for a taste of Italy, explore the Mediterranean-style fish, where fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers create a vibrant and aromatic sauce that complements the delicate fish. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE



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Looking for an extra-special Christmas Eve entree to delight your busy crowd? My family always manages to make time for this rich shrimp dish. We enjoy it over golden egg noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper., Butterfly shrimp, by cutting lengthwise almost in half, but leaving shrimp attached at opposite side. Spread to butterfly. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cream sauce over shrimp. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BAKED FISH WITH SHRIMP



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Easy and delicious way to impress your family and guests with a recipe that's almost too simple! The fillets are covered with cooked shrimp and a simple white sauce. Grated Parmesan cheese is sprinkled over the top of this baked dish. Grouper, snapper, and catfish are all good choices for this recipe.

Provided by MLT

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 pounds red snapper fillets
½ pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Whisk in flour and salt to make a paste. Gradually whisk in milk. Stirring constantly, cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Select a pan large enough to accommodate all the fillets in one layer. Coat with cooking spray. Arrange fish in pan, and cover with shrimp.. Pour white sauce over shrimp. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 180.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 50.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 545.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CAJUN CATFISH SUPREME



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I entered this recipe in a large neighborhood Cajun party contest, and won first prize. It is an unusual, but delicious way of preparing catfish.

Provided by Lu

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut in strips
2 teaspoons Cajun-style blackened seasoning
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup sliced green onions
1 pound small, peeled shrimp
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of shrimp soup

Steps:

  • Sprinkle catfish strips with blackened fish seasoning. Spread catfish with mayonnaise. Place in a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter until it begins to sizzle. Sear the fish strips until golden, turning once. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and arrange fish in a single layer.
  • In the same skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in butter until golden. Stir in parsley, green onions, and shrimp. Reduce heat to low, and cook until shrimp are pink and tender. Stir in cream of shrimp soup, and blend well. Ladle soup mixture over fish in baking dish.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 225.4 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1290.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

FISH SMOTHERED WITH SHRIMP CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Fish     Shellfish     Sauté     Low Carb     Father's Day     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 flounder fillets
2 links of chorizo
1 sweet onion
1 medium jalapeño
approx. 8 mushrooms
2 tbs of chopped garlic
1 lb of shrimp
1/4 lb butter
1 tbs sour cream
1/4 cup cream
1/2 tsp Emerils essence
3/4 cup Asiago cheese grated

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp chop chorizo into 3/8 in dice chop onion and mushroom into small dice chop garlic and set aside In a pan saute shrimp in 2 tbs butter until opaque remove and set aside. Saute the vegetables & chorizo without the garlic until the vegetables are translucent add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.Add 3 tbs butter and melt. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the sour cream and cream and gently stir, add the asiago cheese and stir. After incorporated place on a low simmer. In another pan melt remaining butter and add essence sauté fish over med heat until done, approx. 4 minutes per side. Place 1 fillet on a plate and cover with 1/4 of the shrimp mixture and serve.

FLOUNDER WITH SHRIMP STUFFING



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The delicious shrimp-herb stuffing makes this fish recipe special enough for company. But it really isn't hard to make, and since our family enjoys fish, we eat it often. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

STUFFING:
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/4 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
FISH:
6 flounder fillets (3 ounces each)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion, celery and green pepper; saute until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Add broth, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, dill, chives, salt and cayenne; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs., Spoon about 1/2 cup stuffing onto each fillet; roll up. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with seasonings. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CATFISH-BAKED WITH SHRIMP SAUCE RECIPE - (3.5/5)



Catfish-Baked with Shrimp Sauce Recipe - (3.5/5) image

Provided by Fleur de lis

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
3 stalks of chopped celery
2 cloves garlic minced
4 Tbsp butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Milk
2 cans of shrimp (drained and rinsed)
6 catfish fillets (salted and peppered to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery in butter until clear and soft. Add mushroom soup and a little milk to get the consistency you want. Not too thick but definitely not runny. When bubbly, add shrimp. Remove from heat. Arrange catfish fillets in a buttered casserole dish. Season fish then top each fillet with shrimp mixture. Bake at 350 for 30-45 mins covered with aluminum foil. Remove foil and bake for 10 more mins.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the fish. Fish is best when it is cooked just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Serve the dish immediately. Fish smothered with shrimp cream sauce is best when served hot.

Conclusion:

Fish smothered with shrimp cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and succulent fish and shrimp, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious and impressive, give fish smothered with shrimp cream sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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