**Savor the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with our delectable Shrimp and Rice dish, a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, fluffy rice, and a medley of aromatic spices. Embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of this iconic dish, featuring three irresistible variations: the classic Creole-style Shrimp and Rice, the zesty Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice, and the bold Cajun-style Shrimp and Rice. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, taking you on a delightful adventure through the vibrant streets of New Orleans.**
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP AND RICE
This quick-cooking New Orleans classic is spicy and hearty-and turns any meal into a festive occasion. It's chockful of green bell peppers, whole plum tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, and stir until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, spices, salt, and hot sauce.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft and mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook until pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shrimp with parsley, and serve over rice.
NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP CREOLE
This seafood dish is perfect for casual holiday gatherings and will reel in rave reviews. I've been using this tried-and-true recipe for more than 30 years. -Barbara Lindsey, Manvel, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions, green pepper and celery in 5 tablespoons butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, picante sauce and parsley. , In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the broth, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the shrimp, mushrooms, olives and green onions. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP
This indigenous American shellfish dish, cooked on the stovetop, has plenty of big flavors from garlic, rosemary, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve over hot cooked rice. Use the largest shrimp you can get.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Peel shrimp and place into a mixing bowl; set shrimp shells aside in a saucepan.
- Drizzle vegetable oil over shrimp and season with black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and seafood seasoning. Mix shrimp to coat with spices and cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate shrimp to absorb flavors, at least 1 hour.
- Place reserved shrimp shells in saucepan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until shells are pink and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low; simmer until shrimp shells have given off their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Strain shrimp stock through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
- Place a large skillet over high heat until pan is very hot; sear shrimp in the very hot, dry pan until shrimp are browned, about 1 minute per side.
- Stir 3 tablespoons cold butter, garlic, and minced rosemary into shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are opaque in the middle and garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Pour in shrimp stock.
- Transfer shrimp from skillet to a bowl, using a slotted spoon; reserve sauce in skillet. Bring sauce to a boil and cook until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Return shrimp to pan, reduce heat to low, and warm through, about 1 minute. Serve shrimp drizzled with pan sauce; garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 289.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 836.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
N'ORLEANS SHRIMP WITH BEANS & RICE
Thirty minutes is all it takes to place this tasty shrimp dish on the table. It quick for weeknight meals, but special enough for guests. -Elaine Holmes, Brandon, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. , In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onion in 3 tablespoons butter mixture until tender. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice and 1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute remaining onion and Creole seasoning in remaining butter mixture. Add rice and beans; heat through. Serve with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 237mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
QUICK & EASY NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP
I've simplified my mom's Shrimp Creole-she made it for us growing up. Now it's effortless comfort food I make for my own family. -Crystal Milne, Urbana, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, large shrimp. Smaller shrimp will cook too quickly and become tough.
- Season the shrimp liberally with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to sear the shrimp and lock in their juices.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet. If you do, the shrimp will not cook evenly.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
- Make sure to use a good quality rice. A long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, will work best.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and prevent the rice from sticking together.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Conclusion:
This New Orleans-style shrimp and rice dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce, and the rice is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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