SHRIMP LAFAYETTE

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Sweet and spicy shrimp with pasta....YUMMY!! I haven't tried this one yet, because I just found it in my Southern Living Cookbook, but my parents live in Lafayette, Louisiana so I feel obligated. OH and it sounds really good too!

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h1m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 lbs medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
hot cooked linguine

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp, reserving the shells. Devein shrimp if desired, and set aside.
  • Combine the shrimp shells, 2 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minute.
  • Pour the stock through a strainer into a bowl and discard the shells. Set aside 1/4 cup shrimp stock for other uses, if desired.
  • Cook shrimp in 1 Tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 min or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Remove shrimp from pan, set aside and keep warm.
  • Cook the bell pepper, onion and jalapeno in remaining 1 Tbs butter in pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 5 min or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, tomato, brown sugar, red pepper, white pepper, and garlic; cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the reserved 1/4 cup shrimp stock and cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 230.6, Sodium 843.3, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 31

Tyrelle Nareen
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


izhar hussain
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover shrimp. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Imegi Favour
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


W2B Gaming FF
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


TTV PEWS yeet
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ayaz Sardar
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MD RAYHAN KOBIR
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Usama Rahman
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kabtan Ruush
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Joury Ghanem
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Stylish Khokhar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ryan Cradick
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakajubi Olivia
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Colton Day
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ma Sharon Minhaj
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aneela Khan
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Antony Muuo
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Beatriz Anceno
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Deidra Bendyk
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So good! I made this for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Toby Pickett
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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