American 35 min
Shrimp Étouffée
seafoodcomfort-foodhigh-protein
Ingredientsfor 2
380
Cal
38g
Protein
18g
Carbs
18g
Fat
- 11.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 24 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 31 large yellow onion, diced
- 43 stalks celery, diced
- 51 green bell pepper, diced
- 64 cloves garlic, minced
- 72 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 81.5 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 92 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 101/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 111 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 123 green onions, sliced
- 13Fresh parsley
- 14Steamed white rice for serving
Instructions
- 1
Season shrimp with 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper (the Louisiana 'holy trinity'). Cook for 8 minutes until very soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- 2
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 2 minutes to make a pale roux. Gradually whisk in broth until smooth. Add remaining Creole seasoning, cayenne, and Worcestershire. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce is thick and velvety.
- 3
Add seasoned shrimp. Cook 3–4 minutes until shrimp are just pink and cooked through. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions and parsley. Serve immediately over hot white rice.