Creole Spiced Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creole Spiced Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup kosher salt; 4 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons chile powder; 1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 lemons, halved; 4 fresh bay leaves; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped; 48 medium shrimp, shells cut down the back and veins removed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup kosher salt
4 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon allspice
2 lemons, halved
4 fresh bay leaves
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
48 medium shrimp, shells cut down the back and veins removed

1
Fill a large pot with about 2 gallons of water.
2
Add all ingredients except shrimp and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover and continue to simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
4
Add shrimp to pot and return to a simmer.
5
Cover, remove pot from heat and let stand until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Drain, discard the boil, and refrigerate shrimp until chilled, about 1 hour; peel.
7
Serve on top of chowchow, drizzled with some of the vegetables pickling liquid, or on a platter with chowchow on the side.

1032

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

234

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup kosher salt, 4 tablespoons sweet paprika, 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Creole Spiced Shrimp 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.

Creole Spiced Shrimp

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