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shrimp etouffee

Shrimp Etouffee: 5 Reasons You’ll Crave This Comforting Dish

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A classic Cajun dish featuring shrimp in a rich, flavorful sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add flour and stir to make a roux, cooking until brown.
  3. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until softened.
  4. Add shrimp, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
  5. Cook for 10-15 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Can add other seafood like crab or crawfish.
  • Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: shrimp etouffee, cajun shrimp, seafood dish