Cajun Shrimp Etouffe Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Etouffe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, oil, or bacon fat if you're going true southern classic; 1/4 onion, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 bell pepper, diced; 2 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 jalapeAao, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 tomato, diced; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cup kidney beans; 1/2 tsp hot sauce; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deviened; 2 tbsp flour

Servings: persons

2 tbsp butter, oil, or bacon fat if you're going true southern classic
1/4 onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, diced
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeAao, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tomato, diced
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup kidney beans
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deviened
2 tbsp flour

1
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning.
2
Heat butter in skillet until slightly bubbly.
3
Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeAao.
4
Cook until onions are translucent.
5
Whisk in the flour and stir in for about 3-5 minutes to make a blond roux.
6
Add in a small amount of vegetable stock and stir in to make a thick paste.
7
Gradually add the remaining stock in small portions and stir continuously to ensure no clumps.
8
Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer.
9
You may need to add a bit more vegetable stock, you want the end result to be similar to a thick gravy.
10
Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
11
Cover partially and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
12
Add in the shrimp and green onions and cook another 10 minutes or until cooked through.
13
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp butter, oil, or bacon fat if you're going true southern classic, 1/4 onion, chopped, 1/4 cup celery, chopped, 1/2 bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Etouffe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp Etouffe

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