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Shrimp Diane

07/16/2015 Updated: 10/17/2019 By Karrie 28 Comments

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The classic Shrimp Diane is made with a homemade shrimp stock, shallots, garlic, fresh mushrooms, and lot of Cajun spices.  Recipe is slightly adapted from Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen cookbook. 

A dish of Shrimp Diane with bread rolls on the side

If you follow my blog, you know I bought a camper to renovate about a month ago.  It's because of this camper that I've been severely slacking on this blog.

I am so obsessed right now with finishing this renovation that it is zapping all of my time and affecting my creative writing and cooking abilities.  All I can think about is how I'm going to transform this little camper into a cute little house on wheels.

So I'm painting and sewing and cleaning and doing everything other than working on this blog.  My bad.

Shrimp Diane

Since I've had limited free time on my hands lately, the last few weeks have been all about quick and easy dinners.  One of my favorites is the simple, classic Shrimp Diane.

My version is slightly adapted from Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen, the quintessential bible of Louisiana cooking and one of the most cherished cookbooks in my collection.

Shrimp Diane is buttery, spicy, and deliciously rich tasting without being too heavy.  Plus, it's cray-cray easy to make.

Once you have all the ingredients prepped, it comes together fast and in less than 10 minutes.  It's perfect for a romantic dinner for two, dinner party for many, or even a party of one.

Served over pasta, grits, or rice and with plenty of warm, fresh french bread on the side for soaking up all the scrimp-a-licious sauce!

If you are looking for more of a low carb-ish option, serve it over cooked spaghetti squash, sauteed greens, or roasted vegetables.  Or eat it on it's own with a side salad.

Shrimp Diane

Probably the most important ingredient of Shrimp Diane, besides the obvious shrimp, is the stock.  Chef Paul Prudhomme's original recipe calls for simmering the shrimp shells (and heads if you can get them) for at least 8 hours.  I have found that simmering them for at least 2 hours works well and develops a flavorful enough broth.

Even if you only have 15 minutes to make the stock, do it.  Just put it on high and let it boil away for whatever few minutes you have to draw out that shrimp flavor.  Seriously, it is all that and more.

Shrimp Diane

Close up of shrimp and mushrooms in a butter sauce

Make this delicious Cajun classic Shrimp Diane for a quick and easy dinner anytime of the week.

Shrimp Diane

The classic Shrimp Diane is made with a homemade shrimp stock, shallots, garlic, fresh mushrooms, and Cajun spices. Recipe is slightly adapted from Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen cookbook.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 673kcal
Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp (reserve the shells and heads to make stock)
  • 6 tablespoons shrimp stock (To make: place shrimp shells and heads in saucepan and cover with water, simmer for at least 2 hours. Add water as needed to keep shrimp shells covered)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced
  • 1 large fresh garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespooons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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Instructions

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-heat heat. When almost melted, add onions, garlic, shallot, salt, all 3 peppers, basil, thyme, and oregano. Stir well. Add shrimp and sauté for about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and 4 tablespoons of the stock and shake the pan back and forth to combine. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the pan while continuously shaking the pan back and forth over the heat. **Don't stir because it will break up the sauce**
  • Before the last of the butter melts, add the fresh parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock, still shaking the pan over the heat, until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together and sauce is consistency of cream.
  • Serve immediately with pasta, grits, rice, or on it's own with a big piece of french bread.

Recipe Notes & Tips:

  • Serve with pasta, grits, rice, or on it's own with a big piece of french bread
  • Adapted from Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen cookbook
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Diane
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673 Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Fat 49g75%
Saturated Fat 29g145%
Cholesterol 691mg230%
Sodium 2209mg92%
Potassium 614mg18%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 51g102%
Vitamin A 1755IU35%
Vitamin C 16.5mg20%
Calcium 365mg37%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Kathleen | HapaNomNom

    July 22, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    What an exciting renovation! This post is perfect for me - I just moved and I'm still getting the house together. After hours and hours of unpacking and stuff being everywhere, the last thing I want to do is make a complicated meal. This is PERFECT! Quick, easy, elegant, healthy.

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 24, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks Kathleen. I love renovating this camper. It's not vintage but I told hubby that we should start renovating vintage ones as a hobby and way to make extra road tripping money. Congrats on moving and a new house! That's always exciting but the packing and unpacking sucks

      Reply
  2. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks

    July 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Yes! Girl, I love me some shrimp. This looks sooooooo good. How is the camper reno going? It totally looks like it's keeping you busy!

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 24, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      You know scrimp is always gooooood! Camper reno is going well and should be finished this Sunday (hopefully). Going to a 5 hour drinking beer fest Saturday so there's a chance I might not be working on the camper Sunday. Lol! #keepingitreal

      Reply
  3. felicia@ingredient1

    July 21, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    Absolutely love this recipe, especially the combo of shrimp and mushrooms two of our favorite ingredients. Great suggestion to keep it low-carb with spaghetti squash or side of vegetables; plus, it means more room for bread!

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 24, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Haha! Thank you Felicia! Too true about more room for bread. French bread is my complete downfall and I can eat a whole loaf by myself. Love it

      Reply
  4. Tammy Renea @SanPasqualsKitchen

    July 21, 2015 at 6:43 am

    I can't wait to see the pictures of the camper! This recipe is definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 21, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks so much Tammy

      Reply
  5. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    July 20, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I am all about quick and easy meals like this. I can't wait to see pictures of your camper. It's my dream to buy one and just travel around.

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 21, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Me too Dannii!

      Reply
  6. Dawn

    July 19, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    This looks really good, Karrie! Looking forward to trying!!

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 21, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      Thanks Dawn. Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  7. Dante

    July 17, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    Idol, will definitely make this. I love shrimps. Will sub shallot with white onion as they are not readily available here in Phils.
    And post shots of your camper once done. hahaha.

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 19, 2015 at 10:35 am

      Great Dante! Let me know how you like it. Be on the lookout for the before and after camper posts

      Reply
  8. heather wells

    July 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    My mother in law....her name is Diane. Jack and Diane. Great pics, I am amazed you get any recipe posted at all given your wild big baby Nola. Hugs

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 19, 2015 at 10:34 am

      Jack and Diane? That would make a great song. Haha! Thanks and I'm amazed every day that I can get anything done with cray-cray around.

      Reply
      • heather wells

        August 19, 2015 at 8:54 am

        Cray cray HOLLA!

        Reply
        • Karrie@tastyeverafter

          August 21, 2015 at 9:50 am

          Sometimes cray cray can be good, especially when it's got a butter sauce on top

          Reply
  9. Jennifer Jaras

    July 17, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love how elegant this looks! It is perfect for days on the go when you want a nice meal but don't have the time. Great recipe Karrie and congratulations on the camper!

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 19, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Jennifer!! xoxo

      Reply
  10. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries

    July 17, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    What an awesome idea to renovate a camper! I love that. Make sure you post pictures when it's done :). This shrimp looks amazing!! Can't wait to try!.

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 19, 2015 at 10:29 am

      Thanks Annie. It has definitely been quite the project and I'll be sure to post photos of the finished camper

      Reply
  11. Thao @ In Good Flavor

    July 17, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    It sounds like your camper will be up and running in no time. I'm excited for you! This Shrimp Diane looks so good!! It's my kind of dish. I love how quick and easy it is to put together too.

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 19, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Thank you Thao and I sure hope the camper is up and running soon because summer is fading fast

      Reply
  12. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four

    July 17, 2015 at 11:57 am

    How yummy! I love that this is such a light and simple meal, perfect for summer. It looks lovely too. Glad the camper renovation is going well, I hope you share pics when it's all done!!

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 19, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Thanks Beeta and I think I'm going to write a post on the camper renovation so you'll be able to see the before and after pics!

      Reply
  13. Heather - Butter & Burlap

    July 17, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I'm loving this staging and this recipe! Great job! Everything looks so flavorful

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      July 19, 2015 at 10:25 am

      Thanks so much Heather!

      Reply

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