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mexene shrimp

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Cora Swindoll
@cswindoll
Lake Charles, LA

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.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For mexene shrimp

  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 lb
    small-med shrimp, devained
  • 1 sm
    onion,chopped small
  • 1 pinch
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 2 c
    powdered milk (made per box directions
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup(hunts)

How To Make mexene shrimp

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