Best Gulf Coast Shrimp Recipes

GULF COAST FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, leaving the tails intact; devein.
• Place shrimp in a large shallow bowl.
• Combine eggs, French dressing, lemon juice and onion powder.
• Pour over shrimp, stirring gently to coat.
• Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Pour oil to depth of 2-inches into a dutch oven; heat to 375°F.
• Combine cracker crumbs, crushed cornflakes, and cornmeal.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinate.
• Dredge shrimp in cracker mixture and fry a few at a time until golden.
• Drain shrimp on paper towels.

GULF COAST SHRIMP SALAD (TEXAS STYLE!)

Steps:

• Dice and slice veggies.
• mix to combine.
• Chill in icebox for two hours.
• Serve on top of peices of iceberg lettuce.

GULF COAST SHRIMP GUMBO

Steps:

• Make a roux-heat 4 tablespoons oil in a medium, heavy skillet set over medium heat.
• When hot, add flour and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and turns a deep reddish brown, 6-8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large heavy, deep sided pot set over med-high heat.
• When hot, add in onion, celery, carrot, and red bell pepper.
• Saute, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
• Add in garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Stir in cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Add stock, tomatoes, parsley, and bay leaves; bring mixture to a simmer.
• Decrease heat to low so that mixture stays at a simmer, then whisk in the roux.
• Simmer gumbo until vegetables are tender and mixture has thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over med-high heat.
• When hot, add the okra and saute, stirring, until just lightly browned around the edges, 4-5 minutes.
• Add okra and sausage to the gumbo after it has simmered 20 minutes.
• Cook 1 minute to heat through.
• When ready to serve, add shrimp to the gumbo and cook until the shrimp curl and turn pink, about 3 minutes (do not overcook the shrimp).
• Taste gumbo and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
• If gumbo is too thick, thin it with extra stock to desired consistency.
• To serve, place about 2/3 cup rice in 6 shallow soup bowls and ladle gumbo over rice.

GULF COAST SHRIMP SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Peel, devein and clean the shrimp. Poach the shrimp in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, until they are fully cooked. Once there, remove the shrimp from the boiling water and let cool completely. Once cool, lightly toss the shrimp, celery and parsley with the dressing. To finish, place the mixture on your favorite hoagie roll with a slice of lettuce and Enjoy! To prepare the Louis Dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl and mix well. Next, adjust the seasoning to taste with the salt & pepper and set aside for later use.

GULF COAST FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein if desired. Place shrimp in a large shallow dish. Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over shrimp, stirring gently. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Combine cracker crumbs, cereal and cornmeal. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Dredge shrimp in cracker mixture, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain.

GULF COAST SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES - SOUTH BEACH DIET RECIPE (PHAS

Steps:

• * Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• * Add the onion, red pepper, and garlic.
• * Sauté until limp, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
• * Push the onion mixture to the edges of the skillet.
• * Add the shrimp and zucchini; sprinkle with thyme and red pepper flakes.
• * Sauté until the shrimp are opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
• * Toss to mix well. Serve immediately.

GULF COAST AVOCADO SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all wet ingredients.
• Slice avocados into dressing mixture to keep their color.
• Mix celery, olives, green onions and shrimp.
• Add dry and wet ingredients and toss lightly.

GULF COAST SCRUMPTOUS SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Add all ingredients together. Mix thoroughly and put in a tight, sealed container. Refridgerate until chilled.

GULF COAST SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• 1. Finely chop shrimp and set aside.
• 2. Chop fresh parsley and celery. Mince green onions.
• 3. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and chili sauce in a bowl.
• 4. Add the green onions and the rest of the ingredients except for the shrimp.
• 5. Stir well before adding shrimp.
• 6. Chill several hours before serving.

GULF COAST SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Combine the shrimp shells and clam broth in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until slightly reduced and well flavored (the shrimp shells will turn orange), 10 to 15 minutes. Strain the broth into another medium-size saucepan you should have about 3/4 cup.2. To the shrimp broth add the butter, garlic, scallions, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, cayenne, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, uncovered, until thick, syrupy, and richly flavored, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.3. Meanwhile, rinse the shrimp under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels.4. Add the shrimp to the cooled marinade in the saucepan and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 2 to 4 hours.5. Preheat the grill to high.6. When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Arrange the shrimp on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned on the outside and firm and pink inside, about 2 minutes per side. Brush the shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade while cooking.7. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter. Bring the remaining marinade to a boil in its saucepan over medium heat. Pour over the shrimp and serve immediately.Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, 4 as an entrée