This copycat recipe for Bubba Gump Shrimp is rich, savory and full of incredible flavor, with a dipping sauce that you’ll want a full loaf of baguette bread for – just for dipping!
Hot, sizzlin’ shrimp is what I’m talkin’ about…who’s with me?
You all know that I can’t get on without shrimp in my life. And, this copycat recipe for Bubba Gump Shrimp was welcomed with open arms into the IK family. “Please Mr. Shrimp, come have a seat at my table. Would you mind just relaxing here for a minute in my warm, comforting bowl of broth?” 🙂
For full disclosure – I’ve never been to Bubba Gump’s, but what I can tell you is, this Bubba Gump Shrimp, with it’s incredible dipping sauce, brought flavor, zing and a KAPOW! to the table like few others. Slightly spicy with a rich, savory and full-bodied dipping sauce.
Who doesn’t like a KAPOW! at the dinner table? 🙂
What I love about shrimp is that you can keep several bags in the freezer, and you can pull them out, de-frost them and whip them up into a quick and easy dinner in <20 minutes.
That works for me on busy and stressful weekdays. Ever been there?
You can serve this dish over white rice for a full meal with a side salad, and it will be perfect for your family. But, in my opinion, this dish is best served with a loaf of bread, like this Baguette Bread, for sopping up the incredible sauce.
Of course, it would also pair beautifully with a fresh, crisp, light, healthy salad with your favorite dressing. Super fast to the table and healthy! You can’t ask for much more than that on a busy weeknight!
Need another time saver? Make the Baguette Bread on the weekend, and keep the extra loaves stored in the freezer. When you need fresh bread on the table, pop it in a warm oven for 10 minutes, and you’ll have the perfect crust with a soft center for dipping into the savory Bubba Gump Shrimp dipping sauce!
A flavorful feast at your table in under <20 minutes! Now, that’s KAPOW! 🙂
And don’t worry! If you don’t have Cajun seasoning on hand, you can make your own! Try this Cajun Seasoning recipe that’s better than store-bought!
Enjoy!
Bubba Gump Shrimp
Ingredients
Broth
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun spice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouilion or 1 cube
- 8 ounces clam juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled, deveined
- 1 loaf baguette bread
Instructions
Broth
- In a medium-size saucepan, on medium heat, melt butter. Add black pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Add bouilion, clam juice, water, white wine, Worcestershire and sugar. Bring to a boil, then turn down to low until ready to serve.
Shrimp
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add Worcestershire, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic and shrimp. Cook shrimp on medium-high heat, turning several times until opaque throughout. Combine shrimp and broth and serve with baguette bread.
Bubba Gump Shrimp
Recipe adapted from From Away.
My Dish is Bomb says
I love a recipe that I can separate in the freezer and thaw the bags on a moment’s notice! I need more recipes like this lying around, it’s so tough to cook dinner when you’re exhausted from work (or baking!). The name made me laugh, but you said at the beginning it’s a copycat recipe! Is that a restaurant somewhere?
Kristi says
Yes, it is a restaurant. I’ve never been there – we don’t have one in our area…but I saw the recipe online, and I thought “I’ve got to try that!” We loved it, and the dipping sauce is amazing. You will love it, so I hope you get a chance to try it! Have a fantastic week!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Indeed this BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP looks incredible, Kristi! Bursting out with so many AWESOME flavors! YUM!
Kristi says
Thanks Anu! I’m a huge, bold flavor lover, as you know! Have a beautiful week!
Samina @ The Cupcake Confession says
OMGosh! Kristi, I’ve never tried Bubba Gump shrimp but your photographs have ABSOLUTELY convinced me to! My family LOVES shrimp and I think they’ll love dipping that baguette into that flavorful broth!!!!
Kristi says
Thank you Samina! I’m so glad your family will love it. Sorry for the delay, I’ve been visiting family! 🙂
Kenned Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says
This looks so great, Kristi! I pinned this beautiful dish to multiple Pinterest boards! I certainly want to try this ASAP! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Kristi says
Thank you Kennedy! I really appreciate the pin, and I’m glad you like the recipe. I’m a huge shrimp fan. They’re so fast and easy! 🙂 Have a fantastic week! xoxo
Marcie says
i have been to Bubba Gumps but it was years ago. I did not have this dish, and its probably safe to say that yours looks way better! Your photos are just stunning — this dish just pops (ka-pow style!), and i want it with that homemade bread like yesterday. Pinned!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Marcie! I’m a shrimp kind of girl (as you know), so ka-pow is good! Hahaha! xoxo
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
A great shrimp dish in 20 minutes?? I am so there! I am going to make this for dinner Kristi because it is making my mouth water!! Pinned. 🙂 Hope you are enjoying the tail end of summer!! 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you Renee! I hope you love it. I am ssssoooo ready for 20 minute dishes during the summer time, so I think you’ll love it. I hope you’re having a great time with your kids this summer… I’m sure you are. 🙂
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
This shrimp looks fantastic! I’d love a big serving with some crusty-outside-soft-inside bread for dipping, for sure!!!
Kristi says
Thanks Sam. You’re right – this is one of those dishes that needs the bread for dipping because it has such flavor! 🙂
Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says
I would love these with that baguette too:) everything look so delish:)
Kristi says
Thank you Ella! The bread is great for it because of that delish dipping sauce! 🙂
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
You do the best shrimp recipes, Kristi! What a fun thing to dig into with a group of friends. Then again, who wants to share!? 😉
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I love you Marissa – and I agree. Fun for friends, but who wants to share? You made me LOL, as always! xoxo
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
Haha!! I love the name of this dish!! Bubba gump shrimp!! the dish looks delicious and flavourful! Lovely share Kristi! Have a fabulous weekend! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Arpita! I loved the name too. 🙂 How could you not love the recipe with a name like that? Haha! Have a great week! xoxo