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Creole Shrimp Étouffée
Creole Shrimp Étouffée. This classic southern stew is full of tender shrimp, the "Holy Trinity" of veggies, and flavored with a decadent golden roux. This stew has a subtle heat thanks to seasoning, but served over rice is the ultimate in Louisiana comfort food!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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peel
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Prepare 2 pounds large shrimp by peeling, deveining, and removing the tails. Place the shrimp in a medium-sized bowl, cover, and store in the refrigerator. If making your own shrimp broth, save the shells. Instructions are in the notes below to make your own Shrimp Broth.
large shrimp2 pounds
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melt
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Melt ¼ cup unsalted butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle with ¼ cup all-purpose flour and stir to combine.
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cook
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Cook over medium heat for ⏱️ 12-15 minutes until the roux is golden brown. Stir constantly while cooking to prevent burning.
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cook
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Add ½ cup diced yellow onion, 1 stalk diced celery , and 1 diced green bell pepper. Stir to coat in the roux. Continue to cook for another ⏱️ 5 minutes or until the veggies have softened. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and stir.
diced green bell pepper (seeds removed)1minced garlic3 cloves
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cook
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Pour in 1 ½ cup chicken broth and ½ cup clam juice; stir to combine. Then add 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes and simmer, cooking for ⏱️ 8-10 minutes.
cajun seasoning1 tablespoon¼ cup unsalted buttersalt1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce1 tablespoonhot sauce1 tablespooncrushed tomatoes1 (15-ounce) can
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add
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Add the shrimp to the broth, cover and let cook for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
large shrimp2 pounds
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serve
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Serve the shrimp etouffee over 2 cups cooked white rice. Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onion, if desired.
large shrimp2 poundscooked white rice2 cups
Nutrition Facts
calories
370 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
1506 mg
protein Content
28 g
cholesterol Content
301 mg
carbohydrate Content
45 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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