Bobby's Creole: Shrimp Remoulade

The shrimp remoulade at Bobby's Creole was outstanding. The shrimp were large and unpeeled, cooked so that they retained all their flavor and texture. The remoulade sauce, served on the side, had a wonderful bite of spice.

Large unpeeled shrimp Remoulade sauce

Shrimp Remoulade

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 4, 1981

Yield: 6 servings


Ingredients

  • 30 large shrimp, unpeeled

  • Shrimp and crab boil, or shrimp spices

  • Remoulade sauce (see recipe)

  • 1 large head Bibb lettuce

  • 6 lemon wedges

  • 6 sprigs parsley


Preparation

Place unpeeled shrimp and crab boil spice in boiling water, according to spice package directions. Add shrimp and boil 3 minutes. Remove shrimp immediately and chill in ice.

Serve shrimp with remoulade sauce. Garnish with lettuce, lemon wedges and parsley.


Remoulade Sauce

  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 Tbsp Creole mustard, Poupon will do

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp paprika

  • 1 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 3/8 cup vinegar

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp basil

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery

  • 1/4 cup finely diced scallions

  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Combine in jar of electric blender the bunch of scallions, 1 cup diced celery, 1/4 cup parsley, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, vinegar, lemon juice, basil, olive oil and vegetable oil. Blend ingredients at medium speed in electric blender until pureed.

Pour mixture into a stainless steel or glass bowl and add remaining celery, scallions and parsley. Mix well, cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.


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