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The Best Ever Shrimp Etouffee

A rich and flavorful Cajun dish made with shrimp, vegetables, and a savory roux, served over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Etouffee
  • 1 cup butter divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth or seafood stock
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 cup cooked white rice for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Roux
  1. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to create a roux.
  2. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, until it turns a deep brown color, about 20-25 minutes.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the Broth and Shrimp
  1. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve the etouffee over cooked white rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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