Voodoo Shrimp Creole
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
The Creole seasoning blends paprika, kosher salt, white pepper, garlic and onion powders, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes to build a complex, spicy base. The sauce begins by sautéing grated onion and garlic in butter until mush-like, then adding the dry spices to release their fragrance. Dark beer is used to deglaze the pan, adding bitterness and depth, balanced by broth, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, brown sugar, bay leaves, and diced tomatoes simmered until reduced by half.
Raw shrimp cook directly in the reduced sauce until just pink and curled, after which heavy cream is stirred in for smoothness and richness. The dish is served hot over cooked rice with celery leaves and chopped parsley for freshness. The balance of bitter beer, spicy seasoning, acidity from lemon and hot sauce, and sweetness from brown sugar makes this sauce notable among Creole-style preparations.
The note about brown sugar advises starting with less sugar due to variations in beer bitterness; adjusting accordingly allows tuning the sweetness level to complement the robust flavors. This meal serves about four and emphasizes bold, layered seasoning with a creamy finish.
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 oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
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 broth or seafood broth
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1-4 tablespoons brown sugar , see note
- 2 bay leaf
- 15.5 ounce diced tomatoes drained, petite
- 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!
Notes
- Adjust brown sugar to balance the bitterness of your beer; start with one tablespoon and add more if needed.
- The roasted creole seasoning blend includes a variety of spices that should be combined before cooking.
- Cook shrimp in the simmered sauce just until pink and curled to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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