Description
Shrimp Étouffée is a classic Cajun dish featuring tender shrimp smothered in a flavorful roux-based sauce, served over a bed of fluffy white rice. This recipe balances traditional Cajun spices with the richness of seafood stock for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Making the Roux: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, to make a medium-brown roux, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sautéing Vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Creating the Sauce: Gradually whisk in the stock until smooth. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne (if using), bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cooking the Shrimp: Add the shrimp and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Remove bay leaves, stir in green onions and parsley, and serve over hot cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra depth, use homemade seafood stock if available.
- You can substitute shrimp with crawfish or add both for a richer dish.
- Adjust cayenne to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe with rice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
