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Bubba Gump Copycat Shrimp
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.
- Prep5 min
- Cook10 min
- Total15 min
- Serves4
- Rating4.2

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.
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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.
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Ingredients
Broth
Shrimp
Steps
- 1
Make the broth. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- 2
Stir in the remaining ingredients, making sure everything gets blended.
- 3
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
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.
- 5
Combine the broth and shrimp and serve with bread or rice.
Notes
Be sure to use fresh shrimp or high-quality frozen shrimp for best results.
Nutrition
- Calories229
- Carbs10
- Protein24
- Fat10
- Sodium732
- Fiber1
- Sugar3







