Shrimp Lafayette Recipe

Name: Shrimp Lafayette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (save peels for stock); 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 green peppers, chopped; 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon brown sugar; salt, to taste; ¼ cup shrimp stock; 2 cups water; shells from shrimp; black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (save peels for stock)
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
salt, to taste
¼ cup shrimp stock
2 cups water
shells from shrimp
black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

1
First make the shrimp stock:.
2
pour water into saucepan , add shells from shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
3
boil for 15 minutes and strain liquid, set aside.
4
heat half of butter in cast iron pan over med heat.
5
add onions and both peppers.
6
cook 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
7
add tomatoes, garlic, spices and brown sugar.
8
mix well and cook 10 minutes over low heat.
9
incorporate shrimp stock and continue cooking 10 mintes.
10
stirring occasionally.
11
remove from heat and set aside.
12
heat remaining butter in frying pan over med heat, add shrimp and cook 3-4 minutes.
13
mix once durning cooking.
14
add shrimp to tomato mixture, mix and let simmer 2 minutes over low heat.
15
serve over hot pasta or rice.

210

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (save peels for stock), 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, chopped, 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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