Best 8 Louisiana Killer Shrimp Recipes

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**Louisiana Killer Shrimp: A Symphony of Flavors for Seafood Lovers**

Get ready for a taste sensation that will transport you to the vibrant culinary scene of Louisiana! Louisiana Killer Shrimp is a dish that lives up to its name, offering a tantalizing blend of bold flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more. This delectable dish features succulent shrimp cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy sauce that combines the heat of cayenne pepper with the tangy sweetness of lemon juice and the subtle smokiness of paprika. Served over a bed of steaming rice, this dish is a true celebration of Louisiana's culinary heritage.

**Inside this article, you'll find a collection of recipes that showcase the versatility of Louisiana Killer Shrimp:**

* **Classic Louisiana Killer Shrimp:** This recipe takes you to the heart of this dish, with a traditional preparation that captures the essence of Louisiana's bold flavors.

* **Easy Killer Shrimp:** Short on time? This simplified version of Louisiana Killer Shrimp delivers the same great taste with less fuss, using a handful of pantry staples and a few quick steps.

* **Killer Shrimp Scampi:** A delightful twist on a classic, this recipe combines the flavors of Louisiana Killer Shrimp with the elegance of scampi.

* **Killer Shrimp Po' Boy:** Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure with this New Orleans-inspired sandwich, featuring Louisiana Killer Shrimp nestled in a crispy baguette and topped with a creamy remoulade sauce.

* **Killer Shrimp Étouffée:** Experience the richness of Louisiana cuisine with this hearty and flavorful stew, where Louisiana Killer Shrimp takes center stage in a medley of aromatic vegetables and a velvety sauce.

**Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this iconic dish. Dive in and let the flavors of Louisiana ignite your senses!**

Let's cook with our recipes!

COPYCAT KILLER SHRIMP



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This is a copycat recipe, after the Killer Shrimp restaurant in Southern California. This is the most authentic recipe I have found -with some minor adjustments, and is wonderfull. Be sure to serve with alot of crusty bread for dipping, the broth and bread is the best part of the meal to me. I usually do half and half clam broth and chicken broth, as a personal preference. We do peel and eat shrimp, but I have made with peeled shrimp as well. Posting here as I don't see another like it combined with safe keeping, can't lose this!

Provided by GIBride01

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 quarts clam broth (or half chicken broth, half clam broth)
3 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deviened and unpeeled

Steps:

  • Combine all spices, partially crush and grind using a mortar and pestle or heavy bottom pan - just to partially crush spices, they should still be recognizable.
  • Mix all spices and remaining ingredients except shrimp in a large pot, simmer partially covered for a minimum of one to two hours.
  • Add shrimp, cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until shrimp is just pink and starting to curl. Allow to sit in broth for a few minutes off the heat.
  • Serve in bowls with a lot of broth and a plate full of crusty bread for dipping.

LOUISIANA STYLE SHRIMP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced or crumbled
3 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 small ribs celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika or sweet paprika
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer (recommended: Abita)
1 cup chicken or seafood stock-in-a-box
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce, to taste
1 1/2 pounds medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Serve with brown or white long-grain rice cooked in chicken stock with scallions, according to package directions.

Steps:

  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan. Add the sausage and cook until brown. Remove the sausage from the pan and drain on paper towels. Reserve. Add another tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, and the butter and let it melt into the oil. Stir in the peppers, onions, celery, garlic, chile pepper, thyme, and bay leaves and cook until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the paprika and stir, then add the flour and stir for 1 minute more. Pour in the beer and cook down for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock and Worcestershire, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3 minutes to combine flavors. Stir in hot sauce, to taste. Add the reserved browned sausage to sauce. The sauce can be cooled and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal.
  • Bring the sauce to a low boil over medium heat, then stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook until the shrimp are pink and firm, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a serving bowl and serve with rice flavored with scallions.

SPICY KILLER SHRIMP SOUP



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 quart chicken broth
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
1 thyme sprig
1 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound peeled and deveined raw large shrimp
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk together the wine and the tomato paste in a medium saucepan until the tomato paste dissolves.
  • Stir in the broth, fennel seeds, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, bay leaf and thyme sprig; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until slightly reduced and very flavorful, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour the broth mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a clean saucepan; discard the solids. Add the coconut milk, lemon zest and lemon juice to the broth mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring until the butter melts. Serve the soup in shallow bowls and sprinkle with the parsley.
  • Photograph Courtesy of Time Inc. Books/Alison Miksch.

KILLER SHRIMP



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Shrimp     Simmer

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cajun Butter
5 tablespoons dried oregano
5 tablespoons dried basil
5 tablespoons dried thyme
5 tablespoons cayenne pepper
5 tablespoons salt
5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 pound unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
Shrimp
6 jumbo (13 to 15 count) shrimp, deveined, shell on, with tails
8 tablespoons Cajun Butter
2 cups dark ale
2 cups clam juice
1 baguette, sliced

Steps:

  • To make the butter, place the herbs, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and whisk by hand until the ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and add one-quarter of the butter cubes. Process on high speed, slowly adding the remaining butter cubes one at a time until you can no longer see white pieces of butter.
  • To make the shrimp, use a paring knife to make a slit up the back of each shell to faciliate easy peeling and to let the flavor in. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place 8 tablespoons of the Cajun Butter in the hot skillet and allow to melt, being careful not to burn it. Toss in the shrimp and cook for 1 or 2 minutes. When they start to turn pink, turn them over and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes, being careful not to overcook. When almost fully cooked through, cover the shrimp with the ale and clam juice and reduce the heat to medium-low. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Divide into bowls and serve with the baguette.
  • note
  • The extra Cajun butter can be reserved in a sealed container for future use. The butter goes well with grilled fish or steak.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP



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"This is a Lenten favorite at our home," notes Sundra Hauck, a field editor in Bogalusa, Louisiana. "I serve it right out of the roaster with corn on the cob and boiled potatoes." -Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound butter, cubed
3 medium lemons, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on medium shrimp

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Place shrimp in a large roasting pan; pour butter mixture over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring once. Serve warm with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 267mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP CREOLE II



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Tomatoes and shrimp cooked up with garlic and onions - this Gulf Coast tradition will have you dreaming of the bayou. This recipe can either be a main dish or a side dish. You can make it as hot as you want, just add more chili powder and hot sauce. Serve over hot rice.

Provided by Katrina Berry

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup finely diced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until tender.
  • Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and red pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

KILLER SHRIMP SOUP



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There's an awesome little restaurant in Marina Del Rey, California called 'Killer Shrimp' that serves up one thing -- Shrimp soup. This is an easy to prepare spicy herb soup with lots of broth, flavor, and a little kick. It doesn't need any fancy presentation. Simply ladle it into big bowls and serve. Don't bother using spoons, just serve it with some crusty bread and use the bread to soak up the broth.

Provided by NewMexicoMama

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts chicken broth
2 tablespoons rosemary
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon fennel seed
1 cup clam juice
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup butter
1 cup white wine
2 pounds shrimp, with tails
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Pour broth into a large pot, and mix in rosemary, garlic, pepper, celery seed, fennel seed, clam juice, tomato paste, and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir wine into the soup, and continue to simmer and occasionally stir 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in shrimp. Continue cooking 3 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Serve with bread for soaking up all the yummy broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 234.8 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 803.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

LOUISIANA BAKED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Louisiana Baked Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by clw721

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb peeled deveined med. shrimp
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 ground red pepper
French bread or Italian bread

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in a single layer in an ungreased 10x6x2-inch baking dish.
  • Combine butter and next 7 ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts.
  • Pour over shrimp.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 mins or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Serve with bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp. If you are using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Choose the right size shrimp. Medium or large shrimp work best for this recipe. Smaller shrimp will overcook and become tough.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp. This will help to remove any grit or impurities from the shrimp. You can also buy shrimp that has already been peeled and deveined.
  • Marinate the shrimp. Marinating the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs will help to add flavor and moisture to the shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp over high heat. This will help to sear the shrimp and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp. Shrimp only take a few minutes to cook. Overcooking them will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Killer shrimp is best served hot and fresh from the pan.

Conclusion:

Killer shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer or main course, killer shrimp is a dish that everyone will love.

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