Best 6 New Orleans Style Shrimp And Rice Recipes

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If you're looking for a taste of the Big Easy, look no further than New Orleans-style shrimp and rice. This classic dish is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine, and it's easy to see why. The combination of succulent shrimp, flavorful rice, and aromatic spices is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best New Orleans-style shrimp and rice you've ever tasted.

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N'ORLEANS SHRIMP WITH BEANS & RICE



N'Orleans Shrimp with Beans & Rice image

Thirty minutes is all it takes to place this tasty shrimp dish on the table. It quick for weeknight meals, but special enough for guests. -Elaine Holmes, Brandon, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup chopped red onion, divided
1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. , In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onion in 3 tablespoons butter mixture until tender. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice and 1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute remaining onion and Creole seasoning in remaining butter mixture. Add rice and beans; heat through. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 237mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP AND RICE



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This quick-cooking New Orleans classic is spicy and hearty-and turns any meal into a festive occasion. It's chockful of green bell peppers, whole plum tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
6 canned whole plum tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can), crushed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
1 pound large shrimp (21 to 30), peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, and stir until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, spices, salt, and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft and mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook until pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with parsley, and serve over rice.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP



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This festive meal is packed with big, bold NOLA flavors. The key is using the shrimp shells to make a tasty Worcestershire-spiked broth-excellent for sopping up with toasted French bread!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 large shrimp in the shell (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 bunches scallions, chopped
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 large tomato or 2 plum tomatoes
Toasted French bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on; reserve the shells. Devein the shrimp, then rinse in a colander; drain and pat dry. Sprinkle with the Creole seasoning.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp shells and half of the scallions and cook until the shells turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Strain the shrimp broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard the solids.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and the remaining scallions and cook until the shrimp start to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp broth and simmer until cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the corn in a microwave-safe dish and microwave until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut the tomato into chunks. Divide the corn and tomatoes among bowls. Add the shrimp and ladle in the broth. Serve with bread.

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP CREOLE



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This seafood dish is perfect for casual holiday gatherings and will reel in rave reviews. I've been using this tried-and-true recipe for more than 30 years. -Barbara Lindsey, Manvel, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
3 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup chopped green onion
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions, green pepper and celery in 5 tablespoons butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, picante sauce and parsley. , In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the broth, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the shrimp, mushrooms, olives and green onions. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP



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This indigenous American shellfish dish, cooked on the stovetop, has plenty of big flavors from garlic, rosemary, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve over hot cooked rice. Use the largest shrimp you can get.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds colossal shrimp, EZ-peel type (deveined and shells split down the back)
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken stock
lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp and place into a mixing bowl; set shrimp shells aside in a saucepan.
  • Drizzle vegetable oil over shrimp and season with black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and seafood seasoning. Mix shrimp to coat with spices and cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate shrimp to absorb flavors, at least 1 hour.
  • Place reserved shrimp shells in saucepan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until shells are pink and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low; simmer until shrimp shells have given off their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Strain shrimp stock through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Place a large skillet over high heat until pan is very hot; sear shrimp in the very hot, dry pan until shrimp are browned, about 1 minute per side.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons cold butter, garlic, and minced rosemary into shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are opaque in the middle and garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Pour in shrimp stock.
  • Transfer shrimp from skillet to a bowl, using a slotted spoon; reserve sauce in skillet. Bring sauce to a boil and cook until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Return shrimp to pan, reduce heat to low, and warm through, about 1 minute. Serve shrimp drizzled with pan sauce; garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 289.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 836.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Seafood     Shrimp     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
pound uncooked large shrimp
Toasted French bread

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add garlic, rosemary and cayenne pepper and stir 30 seconds. Add wine and Worcestershire sauce and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp to sauce. Simmer until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes for peeled or 5 minutes for unpeeled. Serve shrimp with toast.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your dish the best flavor. If you can't find fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp will work just fine.
  • Season your shrimp well: Don't be afraid to use a generous amount of seasoning on your shrimp. This will help to bring out the flavor of the shrimp and make your dish more flavorful.
  • Cook your shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook your shrimp just until they are opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality rice: The type of rice you use will also make a difference in the flavor of your dish. Use a long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine rice, for the best results.
  • Cook your rice according to the package directions: Be sure to cook your rice according to the package directions. This will ensure that your rice is cooked properly and has the right texture.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook your rice will also add flavor to your dish. Use a chicken broth or vegetable broth that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Add vegetables to your dish: Vegetables will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your dish. Some good vegetables to add to shrimp and rice include bell peppers, onions, celery, and carrots.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce will help to bring all the flavors of your dish together. Some good sauces to use with shrimp and rice include creole sauce, tomato sauce, or a simple lemon-butter sauce.

Conclusion:

New Orleans-style shrimp and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give New Orleans-style shrimp and rice a try.

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