Bubba Gump Copycat Shrimp is a spicy seafood dish with lots of flavorful broth that’s perfect for mopping up with some crusty bread. It has a taste similar to New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp, but it’s much healthier.
Just a little butter is used to make the broth and cook the shrimp. The main ingredient in the broth is clam juice. You could use shrimp stock if you’re lucky enough to have some.
I’ve never eaten at a Bubba Gump Restaurant even though there’s one just minutes from my home in Charleston. There are too many great restaurants in Charleston.
I don’t know how this recipe compares to the original but I know it tastes delicious and it is quick and easy to make. I based it off of recipes I found online that I tweaked a little. Serve Bubba Gump Copycat Shrimp with crusty fresh bread as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for best results.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They will cook a little more in the broth.
Storage
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. I like to reheat shrimp in a skillet over medium-low heat.
More Shrimp Recipes To Try
- Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
- New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp
- Saucy Shrimp (Bonefish Grill copycat)
Watch the short video below to see how to make this recipe.
Bubba Gump Copycat Shrimp
Ingredients
Broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces clam juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup white wine
Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Make the broth. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, making sure everything gets blended.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- To makes shrimp, melt butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add all ingredients including shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring shrimp frequently to cook them evenly.
- Combine the broth and shrimp and serve with bread or rice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Bro how you gonna tell us a bubba gumps “copycat” recipe and then hit us with the
“I’ve never eaten at bubba” hahahaha
Love it!…a little zippy but that’s how I like it! I’ve made it like 10 times now. 😀
Sounds like a good one to serve with cheesy grits
Yum!
A little spicy but really good. A quick meal to make.
The best spicy shrimp recipe! With a lot less calories
very good. Only thing, I thought it was a tad too spicy/tangy. So along with the white sugar I added a teaspoon of brown sugar, Really set it off. Thank you