Shrimp Etouffee
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Shrimp Etouffee
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This shrimp etouffee is tender and succulent shrimp stewed with tomatoes, vegetables and seasonings, all served with steamed rice. A classic dish that's full of bold flavors and is quick and easy to make.
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Ingredients
For the shrimp broth
- shells from 1 1/2 pounds of shrimp
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch slices
- 1/2 onion cut into wedges
- 1 talk celery sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons peppercorns
- 2 prigs fresh thyme
- 4 cups water
For the etouffee
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes do not drain
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 cups shrimp broth recipe above
- 1 1/2 pounds medium to large shrimp (shell-on) peel and reserve shells for shrimp broth
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- steamed white rice for serving
Instructions
For the shrimp broth
- Place all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30-45 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then strain the broth through a sieve. You will have more broth than you need for this recipe. Leftover broth can be frozen for later use.
For the etouffee
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes or until roux is light golden brown.
- Add the onion, bell pepper and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the shrimp broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Stir in the green onions. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
856mg
(36%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3931IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 856mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3931IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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