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Bubba Gump Shrimp New Orleans Recipe

Bubba Gump Shrimp New Orleans Recipe

The curious chef in me just started looking into what ingredients are used in this Bubba Gump Shrimp New Orleans Recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 425 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Step 1. Coat:

  • Find a small bowl somewhere in your kitchen, waiting to be used and add cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper in it.
  • Add the already cleaned shrimp in the seasoning mix and toss it to coat well. Change the small bowl with its big brother if needed. Also make sure that all the sides of shrimp are well coated with the seasoning.

Step 2. Saute:

  • Now take a skillet and add butter in it. Simultaneously add vegetable oil and heat them together.
  • Add the coated shrimp and saute it for 2 minutes each side. Check that the shrimp is turned pink and totally cooked.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a separate dish.
  • Add the veggies and minced garlic in the same skillet. Saute them for 6 minutes so they are soft and fragrant.

Step 3. Simmer:

  • In the soft veggies, add heavy cream and chicken broth.
  • On a medium heat, bring to a simmer and let it simmer for 5 minutes on low flame. Let the sauce thicken.

Step 4. Season:

  • Add some salt and black pepper and mix.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Step 5. Final Step:

  • Add the sauteed shrimp in the sauce and toss to coat it well with the sauce.
  • Take out and serve warm and fresh. Bubba Gump Shrimp New Orleans is ready. Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • For a perfect flavor, use fresh shrimp.
  • Add some vegetables for a fresh flavor boost.
  • Add some fresh herbs for Italian touch.
  • Add some white wine and red pepper flakes to kick up the flavor.
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