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Authentic Shrimp Etouffee

Rich and flavorful, Authentic Shrimp Etouffee brings the heart of Louisiana to your kitchen with comforting aromas of Cajun spices and tender shrimp.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound of shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of onion diced
  • 1 cup of green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup of celery diced
  • 3 cups of seafood stock
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley chopped
  • Cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Slowly whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the mixture turns a deep brown, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Gradually pour in the seafood stock, stirring to combine.
  6. Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Introduce the shrimp into the mixture and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.
  9. Serve the etouffee over a mound of cooked rice.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with rice or crusty bread and is great for both casual dinners and special occasions.