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Voodoo Shrimp Recipe

Today's recipe presents well-seasoned shrimp tossed in a rich tomato sauce, offering the ultimate seafood feast.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: how to make voodoo shrimp, voodoo shrimp, voodoo shrimp recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 505 kcal

Ingredients (25)

  • 12 oz peeled shrimp from 24 oz whole shrimp
  • 26 oz potato peeled, cubed
  • 6 oz tomato diced
  • 2 oz onion diced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Hunt's tomato paste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme chopped
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a microwave-safe bowl, add 26 oz cubed potatoes. Microwave for 10 minutes.

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2

On a medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp minced garlic, and 2 oz diced onion to a pan. Stir fry for 1 minute.

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3

Stir in 12 oz peeled shrimp. Cook for another 3 minutes.

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4

Add 6 oz diced tomato, cook for 2 minutes.

cooking shrimp and tomato in a cast iron skillet
5

In the same pan, add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tbsp Hunt's tomato paste. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

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6

Next, pour in 1/3 cup of water and simmer for another 1 minute.

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7

Remove from heat. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped basil.

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8

Make the mashed potatoes by combining cooked potatoes, 3 tbsp butter, 1 cup whole milk, and 2 tbsp heavy cream in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

9

Use a stick blender to blend the ingredients until silky smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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10

Serve voodoo shrimp with mashed potatoes. Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 505 kcal | Fat 21 g | Saturated Fat 9 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 9 g | Cholesterol 313 mg | Sodium 574 mg | Potassium 1522 mg | Carbohydrate 40 g | Fiber 6 g | Sugar 8 g | Protein 41 g | Vitamin A 1051 IU | Vitamin C 30 mg | Calcium 237 mg | Iron 3 mg