Description
Enjoy the vibrant and creamy flavors of Bubba Gump Shrimp New Orleans, a delicious seafood dish featuring tender baked shrimp in a rich, spiced cream sauce served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables. This recipe blends classic New Orleans seasoning with a simple cooking method to deliver a flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Butter & Oils
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Can substitute with olive oil for a lighter option)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 cup Onion (Chopped) (Can be replaced with shallots for milder flavor)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced) (Use garlic powder as a substitute if needed)
- 1 cup Tomato (Diced)
- ½ cup Spring Onion (Diced) (Any fresh herbs can be substituted)
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 cup Swanson Chicken Stock (Use vegetable stock for vegetarian version)
- 2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce (Gluten-free versions available)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Lime juice can be used as an alternative)
- 1 cup Horizon Organic Heavy Cream (Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free version)
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (Fresh thyme can be substituted; use about three times more)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil (Fresh basil can replace dried basil)
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust cayenne to taste for spiciness)
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Sea salt can be used for a different texture)
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Paprika (Smoked paprika offers a different taste profile)
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (deveined and peeled) (Fresh or frozen, ensure thawed)
- 2 cups Rice (Cooked) (Quinoa can be substituted for a gluten-free option)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the shrimp and ensure an even golden finish.
- Melt Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium pan over medium-high heat, allowing it to bubble and become fragrant for about 1-2 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and aromatic, which forms the flavor base of the sauce.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Pour in chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, then add thyme, basil, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir and cook for around 3 minutes until the mixture is blended and starts to simmer gently.
- Simmer Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly, resulting in a rich, creamy texture.
- Prepare Seasoning for Shrimp: In a small bowl, combine paprika with any remaining spices to create a flavorful seasoning mix for the shrimp.
- Season and Bake Shrimp: Arrange the deveined and peeled shrimp on a baking tray. Season the shrimp with the prepared spice mix, flip them to coat evenly, and brush with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Plate the Dish: Serve by placing cooked rice in the center of each plate. Pour the luscious cream sauce around the rice, then top with the baked shrimp and sprinkle diced tomato and spring onion on top for freshness and color.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil for butter to reduce saturated fat content.
- Using fresh herbs instead of dried will provide a brighter flavor; use approximately three times the amount.
- For a dairy-free version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and chicken stock with vegetable stock for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.
- Ensure shrimp are fully thawed if using frozen for even cooking.
- Quinoa is an excellent gluten-free substitute for rice and adds extra protein.
