New Orleans Shrimp Stew Recipe

Name: New Orleans Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 10 cups water; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon; 2 tablespoons creole seasoning; 2 lbs peeled raw shrimp; 1 bunch green onion, chopped (optional, for garnish); 3 cups cooked rice; salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
10 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
2 lbs peeled raw shrimp
1 bunch green onion, chopped (optional, for garnish)
3 cups cooked rice
salt

1
Make a roux by heating oil on medium-high heat in stock pot.
2
Add flour to hot oil and continually whisk until your roux turn the color of peanut butter.
3
Add chopped vegetables and stir immediately.
4
Reduce heat to medium. Allow to cook 3 minutes, while stirring every minute.
5
Add tomato paste and stir immediately. Allow to cook another 3 minutes, while stirring every minute.
6
Slowly add 10 cups of water, chicken bouillon and Creole seasoning. Allow to slowly boil for 1 hour. Stir about every 15 minutes.
7
Add raw shrimp and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.
8
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green onion in each bowl.

1050

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Shrimp Stew 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.

New Orleans Shrimp Stew

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