Shrimp Lafayette Recipe

Name: Shrimp Lafayette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons butter, melted and divided; 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; hot cooked linguine

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
hot cooked linguine

1
Peel shrimp, reserving the shells. Devein shrimp if desired, and set aside.
2
Combine the shrimp shells, 2 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minute.
4
Pour the stock through a strainer into a bowl and discard the shells. Set aside 1/4 cup shrimp stock for other uses, if desired.
5
Cook shrimp in 1 Tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 min or until shrimp turn pink.
6
Remove shrimp from pan, set aside and keep warm.
7
Cook the bell pepper, onion and jalapeno in remaining 1 Tbs butter in pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 5 min or until vegetables are tender.
8
Stir in remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, tomato, brown sugar, red pepper, white pepper, and garlic; cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally.
9
Add the reserved 1/4 cup shrimp stock and cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally.
10
Add the shrimp and cook until mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
11
Serve over linguine.

305

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Lafayette 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.

Shrimp Lafayette

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