• 1/2 pound wild Louisiana shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ​4 large shallots, finely minced (1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup fish sauce, plus more if needed
• ​1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ​1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons jasmine rice
• ​2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ​3 cups shelled fresh or frozen green peas
• ​1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
• ​1 cup thinly sliced scallions,white and green parts
• ​2 cups chopped tender pea greens or fresh spinach

Shrimp, Pea, and Rice Soup

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• 4 tomatoes, very ripe
• ​1 quart boiling water
• ​1 4-ounce stick unsalted butter
• ​1/2 cup onion, diced
• ​1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
• ​2 cloves fresh garlic, fine chopped
• ​2 pounds medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ​1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ​2 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• ​1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Dooky Chase's Breakfast Shrimp

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• ​3-4 large cloves garlic, crushed 
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, white and green parts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ​1/2 cup dry white wine
• ​1 stick butter at room temperature
• ​2 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, finely minced
• ​36 jumbo shrimp, peeled, tails intact, deveined
• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• ​1 lb pasta, such as fettucine, cooked according to package directions
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• crushed red pepper flakes

Shrimp Scampi

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• 3 cups brown rice, cooked
• ​2 tablespoons sesame oil
• ​2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ​1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• ​1 lb shrimp(small shrimp are best), peeled & de-veined
• ​4 cups bok choy
• ​1 cup snow pea pods, chopped
• ​1/2 cup water chesnuts, diced
• ​1 cup carrot, shredded

Shrimp Fried Rice

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Bok Choy leaves

• 1 14 ounce can of artichoke hearts
• ​1/2 red bell pepper, roasted and thinly sliced
• ​1/4 inch think slice of Prosciutto, cut into thin slivers
• ​1/2 cup chicken broth
• ​1 large garlic clove
• ​1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ​1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ​2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ​1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (crystal, Louisiana are always good choices)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into bits
• 1/2 lb small shrimp
• 3 scallions (green onions)
• crusty bread and lemon wedges for garnish

Shrimp And Artichokes in Herbed Butter Sauce

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• oil for frying
• 2 dozen large Louisiana shrimp, peeled
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk mixed with 2 teaspoons Creole mustard (optional)

Buttermilk Battered Shrimp

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• 12 ounces beer
• 1 cup malt vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 4 fresh bay eaves
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons hot sauce e.g. Crystal or Louisiana
• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on (optional)
• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced on bias
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Pickled Shrimp With Beer And Lime

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• 1 pound medium Louisiana shrimp (about 36) shelled and deveined, shells reserved
• ​1/2 cup water
• ​2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce
• ​1 tablespoon ketchup
• ​1 teaspoon salt
• 1½ teaspoons sugar
• pinch of white pepper
• 4 tablespoonsolive oil
• ​1 small green pepper, cut into 1/2" cubes
• ​1 small red or yellow pepper, cut into 1/2" cubes
• ​4 garlic cloves, minced
• ​1/2 cup diced onion
• ​1 tablespoon white wine

Hottest Shrimp

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For the Shrimp:

• olive oil or butter, as desired
• 1 pound medium Louisiana shrimp, headed, peeled and deveined
• ​1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
• salt and pepper, to taste
• lime wedges, for garnish
• ​minced cilantro for garnish

For the Vinaigrette:

• ​1 bunch cilantro, rinsed and stemmed
• ​1 hot pepper, coarsely chopped (remove seeds for lower heat)
• ​2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• ​1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
• ​juice of 1 lime
• ​1 cup olive oil
• ​1/3 - 1/2 cup cane or champagne vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp with Cilantro Vinaigrette

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• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (2 if the pork and sausage are lean)
• ​4 ounces andouille sausage*, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• ​4 ounces pickled pork** or ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• ​1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
• 1 medium-size green sweet pepper, chopped
• ​2 cans (10 ounces each) crushed plum tomatoes
• ​1/2 cup canned tomato purée
• ​2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ​1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ​1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ​1/4 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
• ​4 quart chicken stock
• ​1 tablespoon Louisiana pepper sauce
• ​2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
• ​1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled

*Smoked or Polish sausage (Kielbasa) may be substituted for andouille

**Pickled Pork is a familiar seasoning meat in the traditional "pot cooking" of the American Deep South. It is often used to add flavor to greens, beans and other "pot food." In this jambalaya recipe, any good-quality ham may be used instead.

Creole Seafood Jambalaya

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