Shrimp Etouffee

The Best Ever

This shrimp etouffee recipe is pure Creole heaven with succulent shrimp smothered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce with lots of seasonings, served over rice. Get ready for a great meal!

ingredients

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– Heat a large Dutch oven and add olive oil. Add chopped onion and celery scraps along with the reserved shrimp shells. Cook them down to soften.

1

– Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer to let the flavors mingle.

2

– Strain the stock and discard the solids. Set aside for now.

3

– Make The Etouffee Sauce by starting with a roux.

4

– Add the onions, peppers, and celery. Stir and cook it down to soften.

5

– Add the garlic and diced tomatoes, cook.

6

– Stir in the reserved shrimp stock until it is all incorporated.

6

– Stir in 1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, dried thyme, and salt. Simmer. – While the etouffee sauce  is simmering, heat oil in a pan. – Season the shrimp with Creole seasonings, then sear the shrimp until they are cooked through.

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– Add cooked white rice to plates. Spoon sauce over it. Top with shrimp. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and spicy chili flakes. Serve.

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Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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