mexene shrimp

Lake Charles, LA
Updated on Jun 30, 2011

I grew up with this dish. I ask my mom to make this for my birthday every year. Love It. This is my best friends favorite thing I cook. She just moved to PA and wants the recipe.Here in LA seafood is #1.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 pound small-med shrimp, devained
  • 1 small onion,chopped small
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 2 cups powdered milk (made per box directions
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup(hunts)

How To Make mexene shrimp

  • Step 1
    Peel shrimp and de-vain, chop up onion
  • Step 2
    Mix all dry ingred together(flour,salt,chili powder,garlic)
  • Step 3
    Melt butter in med sized pot on med heat. Add in onion and cook till they become clear(opaque). Add in cleaned shrimp and cook till lightly pink in color.
  • Step 4
    Add in dry ingredents and combine well. Cook for 13 min on low /med heat stiring constantly so flour does not burn,
  • Step 5
    Slowly add in milk abd stir so it does not become clumpy. Cook 10 min on low.
  • Step 6
    Add in remaining ingredients(ketchup,bay leaf,and worcestershire sauce) simmer for 20 min. Serve over steamed rice.

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