Shrimp Etouffee Recipe

Name: Shrimp Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. shrimp (medium); 1 stick oleo; 1 c. chopped onions; 3/4 c. finely chopped celery; 1/4 c. finely chopped bell pepper (optional); 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes or fresh; 4 pods garlic; 1/2 c. chopped green onions; 3 Tbsp. tomato sauce; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 1 c. water

Servings: persons

1
Peel fresh shrimp.
2
Make light incision along outer back and remove black vein.
3
Wash; place in colander and season generously with salt and pepper.
4
Set aside.
5
Melt oleo.
6
Add onions, celery and bell pepper, if desired, and parsley.
7
Wilt.
8
Add tomato sauce and cook slowly in uncovered heavy iron pot about 45 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in the cup of water and add to mixture. Simmer another 5 minutes, then add seasoned shrimp and green onions and cook until shrimp are done, usually about 20 to 30 minutes.
9
Salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and especially Tabasco are used generously in this dish.
10
(If a little more sauce is desired, an additional teaspoon of cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water may be added, but remember that as the shrimp begin to cook, they will create quite a bit of liquid themselves.)
11
Serve over mounds of steamed white long grain rice.

542

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 lb. shrimp (medium), 1 stick oleo, 1 c. chopped onions, 3/4 c. finely chopped celery, 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.

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Shrimp Etouffee

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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