Bayou Shrimp is a must try recipe and is delicious! My husband gave this fantastic recipe a “10” rating.
I have slightly adapted this delicious recipe that is originally from Debra Kelly of Wheeling, IL. Debra was a 1998 Pillsbury Bake-Off winner with this recipe. You can cook these up as an appetizer or make a meal of this yummy shrimp recipe. Kick it up a notch and give it some Bayou heat by adding hot sauce to your liking.
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- 5 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, uncooked (can also use frozen shrimp)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Tomato Salsa, chunky-style
- 1 (8-ounce) bottled clam juice
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup water or white wine (your choice)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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Cook rice as directed on the package. Thaw shrimp, if necessary.
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While the rice is cooking, melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes or just until the shrimp begin to turn pink, stirring constantly.
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Add salsa, clam juice, and green chile peppers; mix well. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, combine water or wine and flour; blend until smooth. Add to shrimp mixture and cook an additional 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and serve in soup bowls over hot cooked rice.
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Makes 6 servings.
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* Either store bought or homemade tomato salsa may be used.