Louisiana Killer Shrimp Recipe

Prepare for a flavor explosion! This Louisiana Killer Shrimp recipe is a crowd-pleaser, a secret recipe finally revealed. Tender shrimp simmered in a rich, aromatic broth, served with crusty bread for dipping – pure Louisiana magic. Get ready for the most delicious shrimp dish of your life!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 801.9 kcal
Protein 111g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Louisiana Killer Shrimp

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How to Make Louisiana Killer Shrimp

  1. Finely chop 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary and 1 sprig of fresh thyme.
  2. In a large pot, combine: 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and the chopped rosemary and thyme.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add 1 pound of large shrimp to the pot 5 minutes before serving. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Serve the shrimp and broth immediately over toasted French bread. Enjoy!
  6. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

116 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

83g

Carbs

22g