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Shrimp Etouffee

A warm, comforting shrimp dish with a rich, flavorful sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Stir in the flour, cooking until it turns a deep brown color, about 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Gradually add the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  5. Mix in the Cajun seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Gently fold in the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Taste the etouffee and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve the etouffee hot over a bed of cooked white rice.

Notes

To enhance the flavor, let the etouffee sit for a few minutes before serving; this allows the flavors to meld even more!