Killer Shrimp – CopyKat Recipes

Killer Shrimp is from the much-loved bar and restaurant in Marina del Rey, California, named Killer Shrimp. Not everyone is lucky to live nearby, so we have to either hop on a plane or make your own version of their signature dish.

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If you like New Orleans Shrimp and Grits, you are going to love Killer Shrimp. This shrimp is just as flavorful but is it a bit lighter. So to make a full meal you may want to add a salad, or enjoy it with a bowl of your favorite pasta.

If you enjoy this fresh seafood in the restaurant, you can get it with French bread or rice. I personally like it with hot buttered rice.

What makes Killer Shrimp so special?

That’s easy. It’s the broth.

This broth is made with fresh rosemary, thyme, celery seed, red pepper flakes, and clam juice. This makes for a very robust, but not too spicy sauce. The sauce is full-bodied, and you will not want to miss a single drop!

The sauce needs to cook for a while, so the flavors really bloom.

Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Fennel seed
• Celery seed
• Crushed red pepper
• Black pepper
• Garlic
• Clam juice
• Tomato paste
• Butter
• Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

What type of shrimp should you use?

For this recipe, I prefer using a shrimp that is medium or large in size. You do not have to, but I think this sauce really needs a good large shrimp to bite into.

I have a preference for using wild-caught shrimp if it is available. I think wild-caught shrimp has a much better flavor.

How to Make Killer Shrimp

1. Using a mortar and pestle, partially grind the rosemary, thyme, and fennel seed.
2. Place the butter into the bottom of a large stockpot over medium heat.
3. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste loosens.
4. Add seasonings, garlic, and clam juice to the stockpot. Stir to combine.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about one hour.
6. Just before serving, add raw shrimp and simmer until shrimp are done.

If you have time before you start the recipe, you can enhance the broth with more shrimp flavor.

1. Simply place clam juice and shrimp shells in a pot, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Pour the juice and shells in a blender in batches, blend until smooth, and then strain the liquid back into the pot.

How to Enjoy Killer Shrimp

• Dig out a piece of shrimp and eat it.
• Soak up the broth with the bread and eat that.
• No utensils.

How to store and reheat

You may want to enjoy this recipe later, so be sure to store any leftover portions in an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating the leftover shrimp and broth in a pot on the stovetop over low heat. Do not microwave as this may overcook the shrimp and make the shrimp tough.

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Thanks to Mimi of Mimi’s Cyber Kitchen for this recipe.

Killer Shrimp

This killer shrimp is one dish you won’t forget. 

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Keyword: Killer Shrimp, Shrimp

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 238kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 quarts clam broth (if making with chicken, use chicken broth)
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 4 ounces butter
• 2 pounds raw shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

Prepare the seasoning

• Using a mortar and pestle, partially grind the rosemary, thyme, and fennel seed. Break the spices up rather than grinding them. In the end, there should still be recognizable pieces of the rosemary, etc.

Prepare the stock

• Place the butter into the bottom of a large stockpot. Add the tomato paste, and cook until the tomato paste loosens. Add seasonings, and clam juice to the stockpot. Cook over low for about 1 hour.

• Just before serving, add raw shrimp. Simmer until shrimp are done, stirring, about 2 minutes. 

Notes

If you have the time, get shrimp with the shells and peel the shrimp down to the last joint, leaving that and the tail intact. Add the shells to the clam broth and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer at least 1/2 hour. Pour into a blender in batches and process until smooth. Strain back into the pot. Add herbs and remaining ingredients and proceed with the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 2017mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg