CREOLE SPICED SHRIMP

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This shrimp boil recipe admittedly requires a lot of ingredients, but don't be put off. In this boil, fennel seed, cloves, allspice and a host of other spices infuse sweet shrimp with flavors straight out of the bayou, while also filling your kitchen with an intoxicating aroma.

Provided by Suzanne Lenzer

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup kosher salt
4 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon allspice
2 lemons, halved
4 fresh bay leaves
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
48 medium shrimp, shells cut down the back and veins removed

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with about 2 gallons of water. Add all ingredients except shrimp and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and continue to simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to pot and return to a simmer. Cover, remove pot from heat and let stand until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, discard the boil, and refrigerate shrimp until chilled, about 1 hour; peel. Serve on top of chowchow, drizzled with some of the vegetables' pickling liquid, or on a platter with chowchow on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 55, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 220 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Bobbi Allen
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


Damilola Joel
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Md Esmail
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


arisha rodoshi
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I would not recommend this recipe. The shrimp were tough and the sauce was too spicy.


Mere Tupou
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The shrimp were good, but the sauce was a bit bland.


Sukhdeep Singh
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked for my liking, but the sauce was delicious.


Letty Ayakoroma
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I found the sauce to be a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed the shrimp.


Hamid Fawzan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shrimp turned out tough and rubbery.


Shawn Savoy
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are done in no time and the sauce is simple to make.


Lehaam Sheik
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful and the sauce was delicious.


Glory Okoli
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These shrimp are amazing! I love the Creole spices and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Desa Sejdiu
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.


Pratik Beast Gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


MD Mafizur Rahaman
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I have made this recipe several times now and it is always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Mario Trujillo
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These shrimp are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Kimberley Howell
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and couldn't get enough of them.


tony cano
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This recipe is absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the Creole spices gave them a wonderful flavor. I served them over rice and they were a hit with my family.