Texas Shrimp Stew Recipe

Name: Texas Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and peeled; 1 lb scallops; 1 lb crabmeat; 1 ½ cups white wine (Rhine is suggested); 14 lb butter; 5 white onions, chopped fine; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 ½ cups breadcrumbs, soaked in; 2 cups milk; 3 cups cream; 3 teaspoons salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon pepper (to taste); 2 dashes orange bitters

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and peeled
1 lb scallops
1 lb crabmeat
1 ½ cups white wine (Rhine is suggested)
14 lb butter
5 white onions, chopped fine
2 teaspoons paprika
2 ½ cups breadcrumbs, soaked in
2 cups milk
3 cups cream
3 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
2 dashes orange bitters

1
Combine shrimp, scallop, and crab in 1 cup of wine in a saucepan.
2
Bring to boil and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Strain, reserving the stock; chop the shrimp and scallops fine.
4
Melt the butter in a saucepan.
5
Add onions and paprika and saute for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Squeeze the excess milk from the crumbs and discard milk.
7
Add the breadcrumbs to the onions; add the reserved stock and mix well.
8
Add chopped shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, cream, salt and pepper.
9
Add 1/2 cup wine and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes.
10
Add a couple dash of bitters.
11
Note: This can also be placed in a casserole and sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
12
Bake in a slow oven until thick and serve on a buffet table.

12601

kcal

Calories

1357

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and peeled, 1 lb scallops, 1 lb crabmeat, 1 ½ cups white wine (Rhine is suggested), and more.

Yes, Texas Shrimp Stew 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.

Texas Shrimp Stew

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