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Shrimp Étouffée

A classic Louisiana dish that's rich and flavorful.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light brown color, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Gradually stir in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Add bay leaf, thyme, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
  5. Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

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Shrimp Étouffée
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