Slow Cooker Shrimp In Purgatory Recipes

SLOW COOKER SHRIMP IN PURGATORY

Steps:

• In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the oil, onion, roasted red peppers, Calabrian chiles, garlic, oregano, red-pepper flakes, fennel seeds and tomatoes. (Crush the tomatoes by hand if using whole.) Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir well to combine, then cover and cook on high for 5 hours. (The sauce holds well on warm for up to an additional 3 hours.)
• Increase the heat to high if it has switched to warm. Stir in the shrimp, capers and scallions. Cover and cook until the shrimp are curled and opaque, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size and quantity. Turn off the heat and taste the sauce. Add more red-pepper flakes and salt and pepper, if you like. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and serve, passing more Parmesan and red-pepper flakes at the table.

SHRIMP IN PURGATORY

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add the onion, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, soft and starting to turn golden, 7 or 8 minutes. If necessary, decrease the heat to medium to prevent scorching.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the oregano, red-pepper flakes and fennel seeds, then the Calabrian chiles, roasted red peppers and tomatoes. (Crush the tomatoes by hand, if using whole.) Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce and blend the flavors.
• Add the shrimp, scallions and capers, and cook until the shrimp are curled, pink and opaque, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on size and quantity. Turn off the heat and taste the sauce. Add more red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper, if you like. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and serve, passing more Parmesan and red-pepper flakes at the table.

SLOW COOKER CREOLE GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix until well blended.
• Set aside 1 teaspoon and store the remaining seasoning, covered, in a cool, dark place.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the butter, oil, sliced garlic, Creole seasoning, and the black and cayenne peppers in the crockery insert of a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel the shrimp.
• Run a small, sharp knife down the back of each shrimp. Pull out the dark-colored vein or scrape it out with the tip of the knife.
• Rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat dry.
• Add the prepared shrimp to the slow cooker and stir to coat them with the oil and butter mixture.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring about halfway through the cooking time. The shrimp are done when they are opaque and pink in color.
• Remove them to a serving dish and pour the sauce over them.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve as an appetizer or main dish.