Bayou Shrimp or Crawfish Recipe

Name: Bayou Shrimp or Crawfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 12-2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined or 1 12-2 lbs crawfish, cleaned; ½ cup green onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ½ teaspoon creole seasoning; salt and pepper; 1 -2 teaspoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

1
In large skillet, fry bacon until done, but not crisp.
2
Add mushrooms and saute until just tender.
3
Add garlic and shrimp or crawfish, adding butter if needed.
4
Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
5
Add green onions and parsley, cooking for an additional minute.
6
Add tomatoes, and Creole seasoning.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through and liquid has reduced and becomes slightly thickened.
9
Add salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste.
10
Serve over rice or southern fried grits.

366

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, diced, 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1 12-2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined or 1 12-2 lbs crawfish, cleaned, ½ cup green onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Bayou Shrimp or Crawfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bayou Shrimp or Crawfish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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