Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste 1 tablespoon honey 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail removed 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup cornstarch oil, for frying Directions In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside. In a second bowl, add the […]

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients 1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds medium or large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tails removed 1 pound andouille sausage, thinly sliced 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid 1/2 pound frozen okra 2-4 teaspoons hot sauce – preferrably Cholula  1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning […]

Low Country Foil

Low Country Foil

Ingredients 1 pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined 2 ears of corn on the cob, husked 1/2 pound andouille sausage 1 pound baby red potatoes  3 tablespoons old bay seasoning salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon minced garlic juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving 3 tablespoons butter melted + 1/2 cup, divided Directions Chop corn into thirds, then […]

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 8 ounces penne pasta 1 pound raw shrimp deveined, cleaned, tail removed 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Directions Add salt to a large pot of water […]

Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter, divided 4-5 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 pounds shrimp, shelled and tails removed Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 […]

Crunchy Fried Shrimp

Crunchy Fried Shrimp

Ingredients 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact 1/3 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs Directions Beat eggs in a medium bowl until frothy. Mix flour, salt and pepper in […]

Cajun Rice and Shrimp

Cajun Rice and Shrimp

Ingredients for the rice 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup long grain rice 1/2 cup onion, minced 1/4 cup celery, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt & pepper […]

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

For many, many years I made Zatarain’s jambalaya out of a box, and added polska kielbasa as the meat.  A few years ago my husband decided that he didn’t really like that meal anymore, so I quit making it. I am not sure exactly why I never […]

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

Awesome recipe! Requires prep, so read through it before you are ready to make it! Ingredients 3 1/2 cups cooked and cooled rice (cook the day before and cool in fridge until time to use) 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and de-veined 3 large eggs, lightly […]

Shrimp and Grits with Bacon

Shrimp and Grits with Bacon

Ingredients 4 cups water Salt and pepper 1 cup stone-ground grits 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 slices bacon, chopped 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 large […]