Bayou Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp, cooked in white wine and butter and tossed with tomatoes, bacon, chives and toasted croutons, provide a hearty meal to jazz up any mealtime.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups day-old bread cubes (½" cubes)
  • 1 cup diced bacon 
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes 
  • 2 cups Sea Best Raw Shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup minced fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  2. Place bread cubes in single layer on a baking pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until crispy; set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside.
  4. Carefully drain bacon drippings; add wine to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook wine until it is reduced by 25%.
  5. Add tomatoes and Sea Best Raw Shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  6. Remove from the heat. Gradually add butter cubes, one at a time, stirring until butter is melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the chives, and the reserved croutons and bacon; gently stir until coated.

Servings: 4

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Fun Fish Facts

“Butterflied” means a fillet or shrimp that has been split.