Shrimp Etouffee Recipe

Name: Shrimp Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds unpeeled medium fresh shrimp; 3 cups (700 ml) water; 2 cups (475 ml) chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter or margarine, melted; 1 cup (225 ml) sliced green onions; 3 tbsp (45 ml) cornstarch; 1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped fresh parsley; 3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) white pepper; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 pounds unpeeled medium fresh shrimp
3 cups (700 ml) water
2 cups (475 ml) chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter or margarine, melted
1 cup (225 ml) sliced green onions
3 tbsp (45 ml) cornstarch
1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) white pepper
Hot cooked rice

1
Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells and tails.
2
Chop shrimp and set aside.
3
Place shells and tails in medium saucepan; add water and bring to boil.
4
Cover reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Pour liquid through a wire mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding shells and tails.
6
Cook chopped onion and garlic in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
7
Add 2 cups (475 ml) of reserved stock, and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low; stir in shrimp and green onions.
9
Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Combine cornstarch and an additional 1/2 cup (125 ml) of stock; gradually stir into shrimp mixture.
11
Bring to a boil; stirring constantly for one minute.
12
Stir in parsley, salt and pepper.
13
Serve over rice.

401

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds unpeeled medium fresh shrimp, 3 cups (700 ml) water, 2 cups (475 ml) chopped onion, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Etouffee 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.

Shrimp Etouffee

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