Bubba Gump Shrimp New Orleans (Printable)

Zesty Cajun-spiced shrimp in a flavorful sauce with the holy trinity of vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Liquids

11 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
12 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

→ Fats

14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Set aside while preparing the vegetables.
02 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Add tomatoes, remaining Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and let the flavors meld for 1 minute.
06 - Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.
07 - Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter to create a silky sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery creates a flavor base that makes everything taste like it came from a Louisiana kitchen
  • This comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The sauce is so good you will want to spoon it over everything
02 -
  • Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels or they will steam instead of sear
  • Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will drop and your shrimp will boil
  • The sauce will look thin at first but the butter at the end brings it together beautifully
03 -
  • Buy the best quality shrimp you can find because they are the star of the show
  • Let your butter come to room temperature before adding it at the end for the silkiest sauce

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