Cajun Shrimp Hash Brown Breakfast Stack
Dive into a southern culinary experience with this Cajun Shrimp Hash Brown Breakfast Stack. This dish transforms traditional breakfast with a flavorful shrimp creole sauce, which is rich with diced vegetables and seasoned to perfection, all served over crispy, golden hash browns. Ideal for breakfast or any meal of the day, this dish combines satisfying textures and zesty flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of Louisiana. Complete the stack with perfectly cooked eggs, and elevate your breakfast game with this delightful twist on classic shrimp and grits!
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
olive oil
3 tablespoons (divided)
yellow onion
1/2 medium (chopped)
celery
1/4 cup (diced)
red bell pepper
1 small (chopped)
garlic cloves
2 large (minced)
plum tomatoes
2 (seeded and diced)
chicken broth
1 cup (low sodium recommended)
bay leaves
2 (whole)
cajun seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons (to taste)
Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons (to taste)
hot sauce
to taste
green onions
3 (thinly sliced, reserving some for garnish)
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
medium shrimp
12 (deveined and halved lengthwise)
Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
2 cups
eggs
4 (cooked to your liking)
Instructions
1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion, diced celery, chopped red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté the mixture until the onions turn translucent and begin to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes.
2
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until softened.
3
Pour in the chicken broth, and then add the bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let the sauce cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
4
While the sauce simmers, heat a small amount of olive oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, portion out the shredded hash browns using a 1/2 cup measuring cup. Shape them into patties and flatten slightly with a spatula. Season with salt and black pepper.
5
Cook the hash brown patties on one side until a golden crust forms, about 4-5 minutes. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, carefully flip, and cook the other side until crispy, another 4-5 minutes.
6
While the hash browns finish cooking, peel and cut the shrimp in half lengthwise. Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish. Remove the bay leaves and taste the sauce, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
7
On warmed plates, divide the crispy hash browns. Cook the eggs in the same skillet as the hash browns to your preference, then place one egg on top of each hash brown serving. Spoon the shrimp creole sauce generously over the hash brown stacks and eggs, garnishing with the remaining green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cajun Shrimp Hash Brown Breakfast Stack?
It is a Southern-inspired dish featuring crispy hash brown patties topped with a flavorful shrimp creole sauce and eggs.
What kind of sauce is served with this dish?
The dish features a rich shrimp creole sauce made with onions, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, and Cajun spices.
How do I prepare the hash brown patties?
Portion out 1/2 cup of shredded hash browns, shape them into patties, and cook in a skillet until golden and crispy on both sides.
What vegetables are needed for the creole sauce?
You will need yellow onion, celery, red bell pepper, garlic, and plum tomatoes.
How long should the sauce simmer?
The sauce should simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens slightly.
What type of hash browns are recommended?
The recipe suggests using 2 cups of Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to yield 4 servings.
How should the shrimp be prepared before cooking?
The shrimp should be peeled, deveined, and cut in half lengthwise.
When do I add the shrimp to the sauce?
Add the shrimp to the simmering sauce during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking until they turn pink.
What seasonings are used for the Cajun flavor?
The flavor comes from a combination of Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and bay leaves.
How many eggs are required?
You will need 4 eggs, one for each breakfast stack.
Can I adjust the spiciness of the dish?
Yes, you can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to suit your heat preference.
Do I need to remove the bay leaves?
Yes, the bay leaves should be removed from the sauce before serving.
What is the best way to cook the eggs for this stack?
The eggs can be cooked to your liking, such as fried or poached, and placed on top of the hash browns.
How much olive oil is used in total?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of olive oil, divided between the sauce and the hash browns.
What kind of tomatoes are best for the sauce?
Plum tomatoes are recommended, and they should be seeded and diced.
What type of skillet should I use for the hash browns?
A heavy cast-iron skillet is ideal for getting a golden, crispy crust on the hash browns.
How do I garnish the breakfast stack?
Garnish the final dish with thinly sliced green onions.
How long do the hash browns take to cook?
They take about 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat.
What liquid is used as the base for the sauce?
One cup of chicken broth, preferably low sodium, is used as the sauce base.
Can this dish be eaten for dinner?
Absolutely, while it is a breakfast stack, the rich flavors make it suitable for any meal of the day.
How many shrimp are used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 12 medium shrimp.
What is the texture of the shrimp creole sauce?
The sauce is thick and chunky due to the diced vegetables and tomatoes.
Do I need to season the hash browns?
Yes, season the hash brown patties with salt and black pepper while they cook.
How do I prevent the hash browns from falling apart?
Shape them into patties and flatten them slightly with a spatula, allowing a crust to form before flipping.
What is the first step in making the sauce?
The first step is to saute the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
Should I serve this dish hot?
Yes, it is best served hot on warmed plates for the best culinary experience.
Can I use a different type of broth?
While chicken broth is recommended, vegetable broth could be used as a substitute.
Is there a specific way to cut the green onions?
They should be thinly sliced, with some reserved for the final garnish.
What makes this a 'Southern' dish?
The use of the 'holy trinity' of vegetables (onion, celery, pepper) and Cajun spices over crispy hash browns gives it its Southern character.