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Carolina Coast Shirmp Bog Recipe
A bog (unlike a pilau) is any stew that includes wet, soggy rice. This recipe was adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Stews, Bogs, and Burgoos by James Villas. I've left out the bacon for health reasons. It is delicious as is, but would undoubtedly be even more tasty with the bacon.
| Prep time: 15 Minutes | Southern/soul food |
| Cook time: 40 Minutes | Servings: 6 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 345g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 554 | |
| Calories from Fat 222 | 40% |
| Total Fat 24.7g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 6.98g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 256mg | 85% |
| Sodium 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium 524mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 39.91g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.35g | 0% |
| Protein 39.51g | 63% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice (I used a mix of brown and wild rice)
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced (optional, I leave this out)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 medium-size onions, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 medium-size, ripe tomatoes, finely chopped with juices (or one 14.5oz can diced tomatoes)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (we add this later to the adult portions)
- 2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley leaves
Directions
- In a large heavy pot, fry the bacon (if used), remove, and drain on paper towels. Remove bacon grease and add olive oil to the pan. Then add the onions and cook for 3 minutes over moderate heat, stirring.
- Add the rice, stock or broth, tomatoes with their juices, lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt, nutmeg, and black and cayenne peppers, bring to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes (20 minutes is sufficient if you are using white rice).
- Stir in the Shrimp and bacon (if used), and continue cooking, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add additional stock if the rice appears to be drying out.
- Stir with a fork, taste and adjust seasonings to taste, sprinkle the parsley on top, and serve.
November 6, 2008 01:37