Recreate one of the signature dishes at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company is, of course, the Bubba Gump Shrimp. While this recipe may have been inspired by the movie Forest Grump, I know you are going to love this menu item.
This dish features tender, succulent shrimp that are sautéed in a garlic butter sauce and served with jasmine rice. Shrimp lovers will rejoice when you recreate this American classic for dinner.
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Why is Spicy Cajun Barbecue Shrimp so good?
When you hear barbecue shrimp, you might think it is cooked on a barbeque grill. It is known for its bold and spicy flavors. This is a dish that is a famous shrimp dish from New Orleans. The restaurant Pascale Manale is believed to have created this dish.
If you want to enjoy a meal with seafood lovers, I highly recommend going to that restaurant. Their barbeque shrimp features a wonderful spicy New Orleans sauce that is irresistible.
The shrimp used in this dish are typically large, head-on shrimp that are sautéed with a blend of spices, including garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper. The butter sauce is then added to the pan, along with a splash of Worcestershire sauce and some fresh lemon juice, which helps balance the heat and adds a tangy note to the dish.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.’s Shrimp is a succulent and flavorful dish that is both spicy and buttery. The dish is often served with crusty French bread or rice to soak up all the delicious flavors of the sauce. Barbecue shrimp is a popular dish in many New Orleans restaurants and is often served as an appetizer or main course.
Forest Gump Shrimp Ingredients
Here’s what you need:
- Butter
- Oregano
- Garlic
- Cayenne pepper
- Large shrimp
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations for Shrimp Cajun Style
- Substitute cayenne pepper with pre-made Cajun seasoning.
- Add parsley and thyme for more herbal flavors.
- Add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for additional depth of flavor.
- I have to mention my favorite shrimp seasoning; my favorite is Paul Prudhommes Shrimp Magic
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice for extra lemony flavor.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Add a tablespoon of chopped white onions to the sauce for extra flavor; not part of their recipe, but it’s pretty tasty.
How to Make Bubba Gump Cajun Shrimp
There isn’t much preparation time involved. The most time-consuming task would be peeling and deveining shrimp, but you can eliminate that by buying shrimp already peeled and deveined.
Here are the simple recipe steps for this shrimp preparation:
- Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Add all spice ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cook until hot but not smoking.
- Add shrimp to the pan and stir occasionally.
- Simmer until shrimp turn pink and are just done about 5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper if desired.
- Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a large bowl and serve with lemon wedges.
What to Serve with Cajun Shrimp
A fresh baguette, toasted bread, especially sourdough, is great for sopping up all the buttery sauce. It’s a little bit of heaven!
You can complete the meal with steamed or your favorite type of rice, mashed potatoes, and a vegetable such as air-fried broccoli or grilled corn on the cob.
How to Store Leftover Cajun Style Shrimp
You should store any leftover Cajun style shrimp in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to three days.
How to Reheat Bubba Gump Shrimp
I like to reheat this by placing the leftover shrimp and sauce into a saucepan and heating it on low heat until warmed through. I find when I reheat this in the microwave the butter spatters and it the shrimp can overcook.
Love Cajun and Creole food? Check out these favorites
- Cajun Shrimp with Grits
- Cajun Shrimp
- Shrimp Gumbo
- Shrimp Remoulade
- Spicy Jambalaya
- How to Make Cajun Rice
- Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Delicious Shrimp Recipes
- Air Fried Shrimp Tempura
- Coconut Shrimp Sauce
- DIY Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Fritta
- Shrimp Alexander
- Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Be sure to take a look at more of my easy seafood recipes and the best casual dining restaurant copycat recipes.
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 ground cayenne pepper
- 24 pieces large shrimp
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except the shrimp into a large skillet.
- Cook on medium heat until the butter is melted and hot.
- Add shrimp and stir occasionally. Cook until the shrimp are pink and just done, about 5 minutes.
bob tremblay
Goes so good over red beans, & rice
John
What are you supposed to do with the toast? make breadcrumbs and add to the shrimp? I never had Bubba Gump Shrimp, but this recipe looks tasty. Thanks for making a website and kindly posting these recipes. Please do not let the rude people bother you with their nasty comments.
Lee N Salm
You dip the bread into the sauce!!!
Kerri Ann Richards Henderson
What do they put on the steamed rice that makes it so savory?
billy
I have ate @ bubba gumps & I kinda got the recipe from someone & let me tell u this isn’t the recipe at all
tony
I work at Bubba Gump restaurant and that is wrong is 3 ounces of unsalted butter. And you don’t put the Cajun and garlic together they are 2 separate types of shrimp
Jasmine Gregory
Do you had the recipe for the stuffed shrimp and (fingers crossed) the bread pudding?!?
Stephanie
I do not have this recipe. I appreciate your suggestion.
Vanessa
Omg this recipe taste exactly like my one and only from bubba gump.. thank you so much.. I was scrolling trough the comments before making it and I was a bit skeptical after reading the negative ones. ‘Ow I’m just like so glad that I went ahead and made it. You are wonderful thank you????
Flops Down
Could you please provide us with the correct method? PLEASE?? :)))
Sam Higginbotham
Could you use oregano leaves?
John G.
The best part of the recipe is the 2 slices of toasted sour dough bread! Just toss all the other ingredients. It’s no where near the color or taste of the real Bubba Gump Spicy Shrimp.
Samethias
I didn’t have Cayenne pepper so I used dried powder Thai chilies instead, my family loves spicy food so I also added 3 tablespoons of tabasco chili sauce! I love this recipe and can’t wait to share this with the rest of my family and friends!
stephaniemanley
i bet your version is very tasty.
Greg
You might like to try this first at Bubba Gumps or maybe your not a sea food person but it’s great when the recipe is followed. The last time I went to Buba Gumps the manager was cooking and making up his own recipe, it was crap and I let them know how unexpectedly dry and flavorless it was prepared, so they made me a new order just as bad. That’s why I looked for the recipe on line.
Greg
You might like to try this first at Bubba Gumps or maybe your not a sea food person but it’s great when the recipe is followed. The last time I went to Buba Gumps the manager was cooking and making up his own recipe, it was crap and I let them know how unexpectedly dry and flavorless it was prepared, so they made me a new order just as bad. That’s why I looked for the recipe on line.
Elwyn8888
Fresh or Dryed Oregano ?
stephaniemanley
Dried.
Matt
I love me some Bubba Gump shrimp and really want to make this recipe, but I can’t find cheyene pepper anywhere. Is it similar to cayenne pepper?
marissa
lol it says crushed cayenne pepper read again silly
Ray
Either you need glasses or need to learn how to read. It says crushed cayenne pepper. You’re just another loser trying to be funny.
VILLA RENTALS CYPRUS
I first had Bubba Gump shrimsps in South Carolina, but I now stay in Cyprus and thought I would never taste seafood like this again.
Thank you for your recipe, it was exactly like the real thing!
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I served this at a dinner party last week,and they all wanted recipe. Easy to make and delicious to eat. thanks
Elwyn8888
Did you use Fresh or Dryed Oregano ?
Thanks
stephaniemanley
I used dried.
ron
im a prep at bubba in kona hawaii
and this is not even close
Stephanie
Ron, a lot of people think this recipe tastes very close.
Cyclone_pokey
WHen reading the recipe I do believe ron, there is more spices that make it cajun. like cumin, and it is steamed over white wine
Cyclone_pokey
WHen reading the recipe I do believe ron, there is more spices that make it cajun. like cumin, and it is steamed over white wine
Barbara
Then how is it made?
Danny
HOLY COW!!! I was so skeptical as I love BG cajun shrimp. This tasted dang near identical. Just awesome and thank you so much for posting.
Pat Littlejohn
Finding these recipes is truly a dream come true. My family loves to dine at Bubba Gumps Rest. but seem to have to travel a little to eat at one. We travel frequently to Gatlinburg and also have eaten at the one in Charleston, SC several times. This may satisfy us in between our trips out of town….Thanks for the post. Hoping for one to open in Nashville, Tenn.
stephaniemanley
I am so happy this recipe worked out well for you.
Anonymous
I tried this recipe because my boyfriend likes shrimp and he loved it….. But heres the awesome thing i dont like shrimp but i would eat this once a week its sooo good.
John Stringer
I have made this recipe numerous times and it always turns out great! If you don’t like it quite so spicy, cut the cayenne in half. If you use deveined cleaned shrimp, total time from bag to table is about 10 minutes!! The leftover sauce can be saved and used over toast by itself, or as a dipping sauce for chicken. Delicious!
bob tremblay
made Bubba Gumps spicy cajun shrimp today.GREAT..Depending on how hot you like it,you might want to cut back on the cayenne pepper,because it does come out HOT..But it is delicious..Goes great with dirty rice.