Ring in Labor Day with These Tasty Shrimp Recipes!
Posted by Biloxi Shrimp Co. on Aug 22nd 2024
Labor Day is just a few weeks away, which means it’s the perfect time to order some mouthwatering wild-caught Gulf shrimp from Biloxi Shrimp Co.! And we don’t just have you covered on shrimp, if you need some inspiration to kick off your celebrations, check out some of our favorite shrimp recipes that are perfect for Labor Day weekend!
New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 lbs. of Super Colossal U/12 Peeled & Deveined Tail-On Shrimp
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 lb. of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 bottle of Abita Amber beer
- Hot sauce to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- Toss shrimp in a bowl with half the Cajun seasoning
- Heat large skillet on high heat with olive oil
- Add garlic, rosemary & slightly brown garlic
- Add shrimp and stir
- Add in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice & then beer to deglaze the pan
- Cook shrimp for 2 minutes or until done & remove
- Add remaining seasoning, salt, & pepper
- Reduce liquid on medium-high heat and add butter 1 tbsp at a time until sauce is thickened
- Season to taste
- Enjoy!
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ lbs. Jumbo 21/30 Count Peeled & Deveined Tail-On Gulf Shrimp
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- ½ tsp. hot sauce
- 2-3 tbsp. prepared horseradish
- Lemon wedges to garnish
- Fresh Parsley to garnish
DIRECTIONS:
- First, add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix.
- Rinse shrimp well in cold water, and pat dry
- Serve the cocktail sauce with the cold shrimp garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.1 lb. Extra Large 31/40 Count Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp
Herb & Spice Grilled Shrimp Skewers
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 bamboo skewers (soaked)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp. Biloxi Shrimp Co. Herb & Spice
- Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30-60 minutes before using, to prevent burning on the grill
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, herb & spice blend and salt/pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the defrosted shrimp to the bowl and gently turn to coat. Let shrimp marinated 20 minutes.
- Preheat grill 15 min ahead of time or if using pan 5-10 min over med/high heat.
- While preheating, remove shrimp and thread onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque.
- Top with fresh lemon juice and enjoy!
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