Shrimp Etouffee Recipe

Name: Shrimp Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lard; 1 cup flour; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 lbs shrimp, medium, peeled; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 6 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 cup lard
1 cup flour
2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs shrimp, medium, peeled
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
6 cups cooked rice

1
To make a roux, take the cup of flour and brown it in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until very brown.
2
Use a whisk on it very often.
3
As it gets browner, you can keep reducing the heat as you go.
4
Melt the lard in the microwave.
5
When the flour is very brown and nutty smelling, add the lard and mix together.
6
Let it blend together for 5 minutes or so.
7
Add veggies to hot roux.
8
Cook until wilted and slightly transparent, 5 minute.
9
Stir in tomato paste, cayenne and black pepper.
10
Stir in shrimp.
11
Slowly stir in clam juice.
12
Season with salt.
13
Reduce heat, simmer uncovered, 45 minute.
14
You may need to add some more water or clam juice, up to another cup.
15
It should be VERY thick.
16
Spoon over rice to serve.

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

274

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lard, 1 cup flour, 2 medium onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, 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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