shrimp recipe

Shrimp and Crab Étouffée: A Perfect Meal for a Special Occasion

This classic shrimp and crab Etouffee is a true southern dish that’s packed with all the rich flavors from one of my favorite cities, New Orleans. Your family and friends will absolutely love this delicious dish.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (optional)
  • 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb king crab legs or 1 lb lump crabmeat
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • Cooked brown rice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Use kitchen shears to cut the shells. Remove the crab meat from the shell. Chop the crab meat into small pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and celery in olive oil until softened for about 10 minutes. Then mix in the garlic.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth and flour and whisk together until smooth. Add to the onion and celery mixture in the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, this should take about 20-30 minutes. If your sauce gets too thick, gradually pour in some more chicken broth and mix together.
  4. Add lemon juice, cayenne, Tabasco sauce, and shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add crabmeat, green onions, and parsley and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Once it’s ready, serve over rice, or side of your choice and enjoy!
  7. Make sure you hashtag #DinnerWithTayo, I would love to see your dish.

Surf and Turf with Creamed Corn and Rice

This surf and turf with creamed corn and rice bring a whole new meaning to dinner. Whether you are hosting an intimate dinner with close friends or surprising your significant other, this delightful dish will leave everyone speechless.

INGREDIENTS 

Surf & Turf

  • Steak of your choice, I used filet mignon
  • 1/2 lb of shrimp
  • Fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp red pepper flake
  • 1 Tbsp butter

Creamed Corn and Rice

  • Cooked rice (follow the instruction on package)
  • 2 cans of corn, drained and divided)
  • 1/2 C heavy cream
  • Salt and ground black pepper for taste
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1/4 C shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 C milk
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Seasoning steak on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic. Also, season the shrimp with the same spices.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sear both sides of the steak. Top add Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, top the steak with the thyme. Place this in the oven for 15 minutes (could be more depending on how you like your steak)
  3. While the steak is in the oven, in a separate frying pan, fry the shrimp for 10 minutes or until fully cooked then set aside.
  4. In a blender, combine the milk, chicken bouillon, one can of corn. Blend together until it’s smooth.
  5. In a pot, add butter and saute the onion and garlic until fragrant and softened. Then add the flour and stir together. Cook this together for about 5 minutes, you want to eliminate any taste of raw flour.
  6. Pour the blended corn mixture into the pot and gently stir together. Add the heavy cream, the second can of corn (drained), a pinch of salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, stir together, and add the cooked rice.
  7. At this point, your steak should be ready, slice the steak up.
  8. For plating, serve the creamed corn and rice as your base, followed by the steak and lastly topped with shrimp.
  9. Enjoy and make sure you hashtag #DinnerWithTayo, I would love to see your dish.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Shrimp

Sweet, spicy, decadent and super delicious, this sweet & spicy chicken and shrimp is all you need. This recipe is easy to make and perfect over rice.

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1/2 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes (chili peppers)
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • red onions, diced
  • Thyme
  • 1/4 C Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse and clean the shrimp and chicken with water and then pat it down. Cut the chicken into pieces.
  2. Melt a stick butter in a medium-size cooking skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for just about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken and shrimp into the skillet. Add salt, garlic powder, cayenne, chili pepper, brown sugar, and thyme. Stir this all together, cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add in Worcestershire sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with rice or a side of your choice.
  6. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • Pack of chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • cajun seasoning
  • Oregano

Instructions

  1. Rinse and clean the shrimp and chicken with water and then pat it down. Cut the chicken in pieces. Seasoning both with cajun seasoning and oregano.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp until it’s pink and opaque and remove it from the skillet, set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6 minutes or until its tender. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. 
  5. Stir the shrimp and chicken into the rice, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on low heat. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve. 
  6. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.