Voodoo Shrimp Creole
User Reviews
4.6
183 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1032 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Creole
Voodoo Shrimp Creole
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Voodoo Shrimp Creole is a tomato-based dish using shrimp and beer to make a sweet and spicy broth. Serve over rice or grits for a full meal.
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Ingredients
Creole Seasoning Mix:
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Creole Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup white onion , grated or finely minced (about 1/4 onion)
- 2 cloves garlic , grated or finely minced
- 12 ounces dark beer , lager or stout
- 1 cup vegetable or seafood broth
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1-4 tablespoons brown sugar , see note
- 2 bay leaves
- 15.5 ounce petite diced tomatoes , drained
- 1 pound Shrimp , tails on and deveined
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups rice , cooked
- celery leaves , optional for garnish
- parsley , chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, Kosher salt, garlic powder, white pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme and basil. Set aside.
- Heat butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add white onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to resemble and paste or mush.
- Add dry spice mixture, blending together until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with dark beer, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a low simmer.
- Add broth, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, bay leaves and tomatoes. Simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until sauce has reduced by half.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Add raw shrimp, cooking until they curl and turn pink, approximately 4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream over low heat until fully incorporated.
- Dive into 4 servings, each with 1 cup cooked rice. Garnish with celery leaves.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let is know how it was!
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Notes
- *The amount of brown sugar added will depend on the bitterness of your beer. I used a pretty bitter, hoppy beer and therefore needed all four tablespoons. Start with one and add more at the end, if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1032kcal
(52%)
Carbohydrates
170g
(57%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
334mg
(111%)
Sodium
1990mg
(83%)
Potassium
775mg
(22%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1585IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
22.3mg
(25%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
6.6mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1032 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1032kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 170g | 57% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 334mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 1990mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 775mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1585IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 22.3mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 6.6mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
183 reviews
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