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Shrimp Etouffee

Delicious Shrimp Étouffée: A Heartwarming Southern Classic

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Indulge in Shrimp Étouffée, a comforting Southern classic filled with flavors that awaken your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Étouffée
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for richness
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup flour gluten-free if needed
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 medium onion yellow for best flavor
  • 1 medium bell pepper any color or mix
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or roasted
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes diced, canned is fine
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for 1 minute on each side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add unsalted butter. Once melted, whisk in flour for a smooth roux, cooking until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  5. Whisk in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Reintroduce shrimp to the skillet, stirring gently for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and coated with sauce.
  8. Adjust seasoning with lemon juice, remove bay leaf, and serve over rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep, as leftovers improve in flavor.

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