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black eyed peas with shrimp and bacon
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Black Eyed Peas with Shrimp

Black Eyed Peas with Shrimp and Clams is a hearty and delicious meal. Great to serve for New Year's Day or any day of the year for a family favorite dinner.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black eyed peas for New Year's Day, black eyed peas with shrimp, how to cook black eyed peas, southern black eyed peas
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried black eyed peas
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6.5 ounce can chopped clams drained

Instructions

  • Sort and rinse the dried black eyed peas. On occasion you may find small rocks or debris in dried peas or beans.
  • Add to a dutch oven or large pan and cover with water.
  • Cook over high heat, bringing it to a boil. Cover and remove from heat and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the peas and set aside.
  • Cut bacon into pieces and add to the dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • When bacon is crisp, strain onto a paper towel lined plate. 
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon drippings in the pan and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. 
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring until onions are caramelized.
  • Stir in chicken broth and the black eyed peas. 
  • Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and lower to simmer. 
  • Cook one hour to one hour 30 minutes until black eyed peas are softened.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in shrimp and drained clams, cook about 3 - 5 minutes until shrimp is curled and bright pink.
  • Stir in the bacon.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe Tips and Variations:

  • Seafood: Shrimp and clams are an optional addition. Any size shrimp will work. They add texture and seafood flavor to the black eyed peas for a delicious main course. 
  • Other Add Ins: Diced celery and bell peppers are also great additions. Add in with the onions for the best flavor. Diced tomatoes are another great layer of flavor, add in with the chicken broth.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. 
  • Reheat: Add to a pan with additional chicken broth or water. Place over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1909mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g