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Savory Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

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A comforting Cajun shrimp étouffée that brings the flavors of New Orleans into your home, served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Flour (or gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth (homemade seafood broth is better)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (fresh cloves preferred)
  • 1 medium Onion (white or yellow)
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (or red/yellow)
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 1 medium Fresh Tomato (canned as a last resort)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (or soy sauce for gluten-free)
  • 2 each Bay Leaves (remove before serving)
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Thyme (fresh or dried)
  • 1 tbsp Creole Seasoning (or more Cajun seasoning)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp Parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Start by finely chopping the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic and dice the fresh tomato.
  2. Create the Roux: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a roux and stir constantly for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add the Tomato and Garlic: Stir in diced tomato and minced garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  5. Simmer the Sauce: Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and Creole seasoning, then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Incorporate the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
  7. Final Touches: Remove bay leaves and stir in lemon juice for freshness.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Spoon over rice and garnish with green onions and parsley.

Notes

A darker roux gives a deeper flavor; be careful not to burn it. Use homemade seafood broth for the best taste.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/savory-shrimp-etouffee-recipe/

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