Bayou Shrimp Boil
Shrimp, peeled · Zucchini · Yellow onion
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Cajun & Creole · Louisiana · United States
Bayou Shrimp Boil
Bayou Shrimp Boil, the Louisiana plate. Boil the firm vegetables for Bayou Shrimp Boil first, and add the quicker foods near the end so nothing turns to mush.
Pai editors’ mark 3 / 5
Plan, list, and collections
Bayou Shrimp Boil is the Louisiana version of a classic cajun plate. Boil the firm vegetables for Bayou Shrimp Boil first, and add the quicker foods near the end so nothing turns to mush. Amounts are weighed for four, with cups beside the grams.
Health
How this plate sits
Counted from the ingredient table. The score, richness, and badges describe one serving as written. The ring and the nutrient table follow the serving count above. This is general information, not medical advice.
78
Health score
Light & nourishing
Healthy
Richness
Light
Light to very rich, from fat, saturated fat, sugar, and the cream or butter in the plate.
- Protein 41%
- Carbs 25%
- Fat 34%
Suits · Diabetes-friendly
Sugar, fiber, and the starch mix sit in a gentler range. Your own portion still decides the day.
Watch · Heart-friendly
Saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, or fiber keeps this off the heart-friendly list.
Watch · Weight loss
Calories, protein, or richness make this a fuller plate than a light day wants.
Watch · High protein
Protein is about 13.4 g, under the 25 g mark.
Watch · Low sodium
About 477 mg of sodium, above the 450 mg mark.
Suits · Gluten-free
No wheat, barley, or rye in the required list. Still read labels on sauces and oats.
Suits · Dairy-free
No milk ingredients in the required list.
Watch · Vegetarian
Meat, poultry, fish, or shellfish is in the required list.
Suits · Pregnancy
No alcohol, liver, or caffeine in the required list. Cook meat, eggs, and seafood through.
Suits · Gentle when sick
Mild, not fried, and not a very rich plate. Comfort, not a treatment.
Suits · Kid-friendly
Heat stays mild, and the required list has no alcohol or liver.
Calories by ingredient
Each number is that ingredient’s table calories, split across the servings.
- Shrimp, peeled53 kcal
- Olive oil31 kcal
- Kale18 kcal
- Yellow onion10 kcal
- Zucchini8 kcal
- Garlic3 kcal
Glycemic load
Estimated glycemic load for this count: 2.1. The bands come from the ingredient table.
Portion
One serving is about 126 kcal. Two portions would be about 252 kcal if you want a fuller plate.
Allergens. Shellfish
Make it healthier
Serve three-quarters of the plate
The ingredient mix stays the same. Calories are three-quarters of the counted serving.
About 95 kcal after the change.
Use half the salt on Bayou Shrimp Boil and finish with lemon.
The same plate with less sodium. This is the kitchen note. A new calorie figure is shown only when the grams can be replayed on the ingredient table.
Low confidence: no new calorie figure. The grams cannot be replayed on the table.
Swap half the starch for extra greens.
Fiber goes up and the plate gets lighter. This is the kitchen note. A new calorie figure is shown only when the grams can be replayed on the ingredient table.
Low confidence: no new calorie figure. The grams cannot be replayed on the table.
| Nutrient | Amount | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 477 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 125 mcg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 58.3 mg | 65% |
| Vitamin D · estimate | 1.4 mcg | 7% |
| Vitamin E · estimate | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K · estimate | 242 mcg | 202% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) · estimate | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 · estimate | 0.5 mg | 27% |
| Folate | 74 mcg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 mcg | 29% |
Low-confidence marks sit on glycemic load or on vitamins the USDA row left blank. Those vitamins are filled from a food-group reference and labeled as estimates. Reported USDA values, including zeros, are kept. 50 g is the daily value for added sugar. This figure is total sugar, including fruit and milk.
- A serving stays under about 420 calories, so it can sit inside an ordinary day.
- The balance of protein, fiber, and richer ingredients is what earns the Healthy mark.
- Shellfish should be fully cooked. This is an allergen for many people.
Pai shares general nutrition information for everyday cooking. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Health labels are estimates from reference ingredient data and do not account for your lab results, medications, or how a food is absorbed. If you are pregnant, managing diabetes, cholesterol, an allergy, or any illness, use this as a menu of ideas and follow the clinician who knows you. In an emergency, call local emergency services.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Scale
- Timer
Ingredients
Each line is stored in grams. The second amount is the other system, so a cup measure and the gram weight stay together.
Shrimp, peeled19 shrimps280 g
Zucchini1 zucchini200 g
Yellow onion1 onion100 g
Garlic3 cloves8 g
Olive oil1 tbsp15.38 ml
Bay leaf5 leaves1 g
Fresh thyme2 g2 g
Kosher salt0.5 tsp1.2 g
Black pepper0.5 tsp1 g
Kale200 g200 g
Lemon zest0.5 tsp1 g
Dill2 g2 g
Dried oregano2 tsp2 g
The first amount follows the unit toggle. The second is the other system. Both follow the serving count.
If you need to swap
- Use half the salt on Bayou Shrimp Boil and finish with lemon.. The same plate with less sodium.
- Swap half the starch for extra greens.. Fiber goes up and the plate gets lighter.
Method
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Bayou Shrimp Boil, step 1
Step 1 · Heat 5 min
1Set a scale on the counter for Bayou Shrimp Boil. Heat the cooking vessel to a rolling boil at 212°F / 100°C and leave it 5 minutes so the surface is actually hot. Weigh shrimp, peeled, zucchini, yellow onion, garlic, olive oil.
Heat 5 min
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Bayou Shrimp Boil, step 2
Step 2 · Bayou Shrimp Boil
2Boil the firm vegetables for Bayou Shrimp Boil first, and add the quicker foods near the end so nothing turns to mush. Add kale and lemon zest and dill and dried oregano with the aromatics.
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Bayou Shrimp Boil, step 3
Step 3 · Bayou Shrimp Boil
3Cook the onion and garlic first until they smell sweet and the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Then add the shrimp, peeled.
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Bayou Shrimp Boil, step 4
Step 4 · Boil 10 min
4Add the remaining weighed ingredients and cook Bayou Shrimp Boil at a rolling boil at 212°F / 100°C. Start checking at 10 minutes. Bayou Shrimp Boil is done when a knife meets no hard center and the sauce, if there is one, clings.
Boil 10 min
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Bayou Shrimp Boil, step 5
Step 5 · Bayou Shrimp Boil
5Check the thickest piece of Bayou Shrimp Boil, not the edge. If the cue is not true, keep going a few minutes and look again.
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Bayou Shrimp Boil, step 6
Step 6 · Rest 5 min
6Rest Bayou Shrimp Boil for 5 minutes, taste the salt, and serve it the way it is eaten in Louisiana.
Rest 5 min
How you know it is done
Bayou Shrimp Boil is done when a knife meets no hard center and the sauce, if there is one, clings.
If it goes wrong
- Bayou Shrimp Boil looks done at the edge and is still raw in the center. Check the thickest piece and give it a few more minutes. Color is not the cue.
- Bayou Shrimp Boil came out salty or dry. Weigh the salt, keep the heat at the temperature in the method, and stop at the doneness cue.
Storage
Cool Bayou Shrimp Boil, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for a month if it reheats in a pot or oven. Reheat until steaming.
How this dish helps your daily life
- Bayou Shrimp Boil is cooked by boil until the doneness cue, not by the clock alone.
- The lighter plate keeps the classic shape with more vegetables, less salt, and a modest amount of oil.
Notes
Pregnancy. Cook meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood through. Use pasteurized dairy if the recipe includes it. There is no alcohol in the required list.
Allergens in the required list: Shellfish.
Your stars and note
Pai shares general nutrition information for everyday cooking. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Health labels are estimates from reference ingredient data and do not account for your lab results, medications, or how a food is absorbed. If you are pregnant, managing diabetes, cholesterol, an allergy, or any illness, use this as a menu of ideas and follow the clinician who knows you. In an emergency, call local emergency services.