Bayou Fried Shrimp Food

BAYOU SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix cayenne, black pepper, salt, thyme, rosemary, basil and paprika in a small bowl.
• Peel and devein shrimp leaving tails intact.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Add the garlic, Saute for 20 seconds until a pale golden color.
• Stir in shrimp, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Season with 2 tbsps of the spice mixture or to taste.
• Saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the beer and simmer for 1 minute or until shrimp turn pink.
• Remove from heat and add the butter, stirring until melted.
• Pour into a serving bowl and serve with the bread for dipping.

BAYOU SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in water, lemon juice, pepper, rosemary, paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer sauce until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes. Season with salt. Add shrimp to sauce. Cover pan; cook until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp and sauce to shallow bowls, dividing equally, and serve.

BAYOU FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Butterfly shrimp by making a deep slit down the back of each from large end to tail, then devein the shrimp. Place shrimp in a large bowl.
• Whisk together milk, egg, mustard, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes-1 hour.
• Combine fish fry mix and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in fish fry mixture, shake off excess. Arrange on baking sheets.
• Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a dutch oven, heat oil to 325 degrees. Fry shrimp, in batches(don't overcrowd!), 1 1/2 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on wire racks over paper towels.

BAYOU GULF SHRIMP GUMBO

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute the celery, onion, green pepper and garlic in drippings until tender., Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the bacon, clam juice, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and marjoram. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours., Stir in shrimp and okra. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until shrimp turn pink and okra is heated through. Serve with rice if desired.