Creole Shrimp Viala Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp Viala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 jumbo shrimp, about 3/4 pound total weight; 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon dry sherry; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 bay leaves, broken into half-inch pieces; 1 sprig fresh thyme; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 pound crawfish tails, shelled and with their own fat, or an equal amount of shrimp, shelled; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Pernod; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs

Servings: persons

6 jumbo shrimp, about 3/4 pound total weight
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon dry sherry
6 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 bay leaves, broken into half-inch pieces
1 sprig fresh thyme
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 pound crawfish tails, shelled and with their own fat, or an equal amount of shrimp, shelled
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Pernod
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs

1
Leave shells on jumbo shrimp.
2
Place them, feeler-claws down, on flat surface.
3
Cut through upper shell, almost but not down to feeler claws.
4
Open up top shells butterfly-style.
5
Pull meat from shells, leaving meat attached at the bottom.
6
Press meat back into shells.
7
Arrange opened-up shrimp, shell side down, on a baking dish.
8
Pour 1/4 cup sherry and 4 tablespoons melted butter over shrimp.
9
Sprinkle the tops with garlic, lemon juice, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper.
10
Blend well.
11
Set aside.
12
Put the crawfish tails and their fat or the shrimp on a flat surface and chop as finely as possible.
13
There should be about 1/2 cup.
14
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet and add onion, sweet pepper, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
15
Add this to chopped crawfish.
16
Add remaining 1 teaspoon sherry, Pernod, cream, salt, pepper and bread crumbs.
17
Blend well.
18
Spoon an equal portion of the mixture onto each opened-up shrimp.
19
Pat mixture to make it adhere to top of each shrimp.
20
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees.
21
Arrange shrimp stuffed side up on a baking dish and place in oven.
22
Bake 12 minutes until piping hot.

379

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 jumbo shrimp, about 3/4 pound total weight, 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon dry sherry, 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Creole Shrimp Viala 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creole Shrimp Viala

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