Description

Bubba Gump’s Signature Shrimp is a flavorful and quick seafood dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in clarified butter with aromatic garlic, Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Served with crispy garlic bread and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, this recipe is perfect for a delicious and easy dinner that bursts with Southern-inspired zest.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Seasoning

2 ounces clarified butter
12 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 rounded teaspoons Cajun seasoning

For Serving and Garnish

4 slices prepared garlic bread
1 large pinch chopped parsley
2 lemon wedges

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Instructions

Heat Butter: In a large sauté pan, melt the clarified butter over medium heat until hot but not smoking, ensuring the base for cooking the shrimp is well-prepared.
Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh minced garlic to the hot butter. Stir often to cook the shrimp evenly until they reach medium rare—this should take just a few minutes. Avoid overcooking to maintain shrimp tenderness.
Prepare Serving Plate: Arrange the slices of prepared garlic bread on a serving plate with edges sticking out for an appealing presentation and easy access while eating.
Plate Shrimp: Pour the cooked shrimp mixture into the center of the serving dish atop the garlic bread, creating a vibrant, flavorful focal point.
Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp for a fresh herbal note and add the lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Serve: Serve the dish hot to enjoy the full flavors and optimal texture of the succulent shrimp and warm garlic bread.

Notes

Use clarified butter for a pure buttery flavor and to raise the smoke point, preventing burning.
Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to keep them tender and juicy.
Fresh minced garlic enhances aroma but can be adjusted to taste.
Cajun seasoning varies in heat; adjust quantity based on spice preference.
Serve immediately to enjoy shrimp at optimal tenderness and warmth.