Name: Shrimp Etouffee Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 4 ribs celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups seafood stock; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp hot sauce; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 green onions, sliced diagonally; Cooked rice, for serving

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How To Make Shrimp Etouffee Recipe

A classic Cajun dish with a tangy and savory flavor profile, filled with tender shrimp and served over fluffy rice.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups seafood stock
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns the color of light
brown, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the seafood stock, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, and hot sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce the
heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over cooked white rice, topped with sliced green onions.