Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Shrimpin' Dippin' Broth
This is one recipe I NEVER want to lose! Prepared on Eyewitness News Midday by Dave Trombetta of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. so it's definitely OK to post share. This is one of the most delicious Shrimp recipes. I love it because you get plenty of broth to sop up with your bread, and it's SO flavorful. Definitely Cajun, so not for people who don't like spicy food. Cooking time may vary, based on type of rice you choose to serve, so cooking time does not include rice cooking time. Preparation time assumes you have shrimp that has been peeled and deveined for you. Cooks very quickly!
This is one recipe I NEVER want to lose! Prepared on Eyewitness News Midday by Dave Trombetta of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. so it's definitely OK to post share. This is one of the most delicious Shrimp recipes. I love it because you get plenty of broth to sop up with your bread, and it's SO flavorful. Definitely Cajun, so not for people who don't like spicy food. Cooking time may vary, based on type of rice you choose to serve, so cooking time does not include rice cooking time. Preparation time assumes you have shrimp that has been peeled and deveined for you. Cooks very quickly!
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1 pound medium shrimp , peeled and deveined (frozen is oka
- 1 fresh baguette
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- lemon wedge (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- ingredients for the broth
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 12 ounces clam juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- Carbohydrate 36.1405127260415 g
- Cholesterol 40.0638776523513 mg
- Fat 16.3244192567132 g
- Fiber 0.250612021430181 g
- Protein 7.09616324107849 g
- Saturated Fat 9.61545100295697 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (537g)
- Sodium 456.627010703282 mg
- Sugar 35.8899007046113 g
- Trans Fat 1.46191601125443 g
- Calories 321 calories
Step-by-step
- To prepare the broth:.
- Saute pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic in butter for approximately 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Bring to boil.
- Turn down to simmer and leave on stove until ready to serve.
- Shrimp preparation:.
- Melt butter in pan and add shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, Cajun seasoning and garlic, and cook to medium rare.
- Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Serve in large bowl over rice with baguette and lemon wedges.
Rich seafood broth marries with heavy doses of butter and dark spices to create a pungent, oily liquid designed specifically for soaking crusty bread. Achieving the proper consistency relies entirely on maintaining a stable emulsion. When simmering clam juice and chicken bouillon with minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, the fats from the butter must disperse evenly into the aquatic medium without breaking apart into a slick of separated grease. Keeping the heat at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil prevents the dairy solids from curdling and ensures the liquid retains its velvety mouthfeel.
Evaluating Doneness Through Protein Denaturation
Crustaceans undergo rapid internal structural changes when exposed to heat, transitioning from translucent grey to opaque white within moments. Removing the shrimp from the pan at the medium-rare stage before adding them back to the hot broth prevents the muscle fibers from tightening into tough, rubbery curls. As heat transfers from the simmering liquid to the meat, protein strands coagulate just enough to maintain a tender bite.
- Separated butter indicates the heat was too high during the initial garlic and spice sauté; lower the burner immediately and whisk vigorously.
- Shrimp curling into tight, closed O-shapes signifies overcooking, while a loose C-shape confirms optimal tenderness.
- Clam juice provides natural sodium and umami depth, meaning additional salt should be withheld until the final reduction stage is complete.
