Bubba Gump Shrimp may have been famous from a movie. Life is like a box of chocolates, but no one makes shrimp like Bubba Gumps. Spicy, filling, and just wonderful. I had this down in New Orleans at Bubba Gump’s restaurant.
Here is a recipe that was inspired by a movie. If you live in the South of the United States you know what barbeque shrimp is and how wonderful it tastes. Barbeque shrimp isn’t shrimp that was placed on a grill, but it is shrimp cooked in a wonderful buttery garlic sauce.
I believe if you have been to New Orleans, Pascale Manales is the restaurant that may have started this way of cooking shrimp.
Here is a great recipe to try if you want some of that famous sauce. My tip to you, serve it with some French bread or some buttered rice. You won’t want to miss a drop of this sauce.
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Ingredients
Here’s what you need:
- Butter
- Oregano
- Garlic
- Cayenne pepper
- Large shrimp
How to Make Bubba Gump Shrimp
- Put all ingredients except shrimp into a large skillet.
- Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and hot.
- Add shrimp and stir occasionally.
- Cook until shrimp are pink and just done, about 5 minutes.
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Thanks to Kachurr50 for sharing this shrimp recipe.
Bubba Gump Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed cayenne pepper
- 24 pieces large shrimp
Instructions
- Put all ingredient into large skillet except shrimp. Cook on medium heat till butter is melted and hot. Drop in shrimp. Stir occasionally. Toast 2 slices sour dough or other good bread. Cook till shrimp are pink and just done maybe 5 minutes.
Vany
I followed exactly the recipe but I put chicken bullion for flavor It was good
Raul Acevedo
Very very good!! Super tasty!
BG
Haven’t tried the flavor or texture, worked for Bubba Gump for several years in high rank position, does not look like our prep. It could work tho….
Alyssa
Can you tell a crazy pregnant lady the shrimp and grits recipe???
Ronnie
Terrible. Followed instructions! My husband will eat anything I cook. He didn’t like this at all! Awful! Sorry.
Stephanie
I am sorry you didn’t like the recipe.
Vany
Try it again he will love it just add chicken bullion for flavor
Karen Cook
How to “Subscribe”? Can’t find it.
Tina
This recipe is NOT a Copy-Cat of Bubba Gumps….. not at all like theirs
Stephanie
I am sorry you did not enjoy this recipe.
Larry
Who cares! It’s amazing copy-cat or not!
Jb
Delicious!
Sadie
I know you posted this recipe several years ago, but I just found it through Pinterest last night and made it today. It is AMAZING! I served it over angel hair pasta and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Stephanie
I am glad you liked it!
Suzanne
I use the Costco peeled shrimp package!! Butter, minced garlic and the rest of the herbs and spices. Turns out awesome every time!! And so fast!! Easy least recipe and delicious!!
Stephanie
I am glad you enjoyed this recipe!