Best 13 Shrimp And Black Eyed Pea Etouffe Recipes

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Shrimp and black eyed pea etouffee is a classic Louisiana dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of shrimp, black eyed peas, and a rich, flavorful sauce is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover shrimp or black eyed peas.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP ETOUFFEE



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Shrimp Etouffee! This classic Louisiana stew is made with shrimp, the Holy Trinity of onion, celery, and green pepper, and a simple roux to thicken it up. Serve it over rice for a true Cajun meal!

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories     Dinner     Comfort Food     Cajun     Creole     New Orleans     Shrimp

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

Optional Shrimp Stock:
Shells from 2 pounds of shrimp
1/2 large onion, chopped
top and bottom from 1 green pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
5 bay leaves
Étouffée
2 pounds shrimp, shell on (remove shells for use in the shrimp stock, if not making your own stock, you can get shrimp already shelled)
1/4 cup vegetable oil or lard
Heaping 1/4 cup flour
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pint shrimp stock (see above), or clam juice or pre-made fish or shellfish stock
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
Salt
3 green onions, chopped
Hot sauce (Crystal or Tabasco) to taste

Steps:

  • Make the shrimp stock: Pour 2 quarts of water into a pot and add all the shrimp stock ingredients. Bring to a boil, drop the heat down and simmer the stock gently for 45 minutes. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve into another pot set over low heat. You will only need about 2 cups of stock for this recipe. Use the leftover stock for soup, risotto, etc. It will last in the fridge for a week or frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 320 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2200 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SHRIMP ETOUFFEE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield about 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 33

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
2 cups chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
1 quart shrimp stock, recipe follows
3 pounds medium shrimp (21 to 25 count per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
Steamed white rice, for serving
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion tops, for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 pound (about 1 quart) shrimp shells and heads
1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots
3 smashed garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously to make a roux. Stir the roux over medium heat until the color of peanut butter, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the roux, and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the pot and season with the bay leaves, salt, cayenne, and 1 tablespoon of the Essence. Cook the tomatoes for 2 to 3 minutes and then whisk in the shrimp stock.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cook the etouffee, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Season the shrimp with the remaining tablespoon of Essence and add them to the pot, stirring to evenly distribute. Cook the shrimp for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Add the chopped parsley to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately over steamed white rice and garnish with sliced green onion tops.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Place the shrimp shells and heads in a large colander and rinse under cold running water for several minutes.
  • Combine the shrimp shells and remaining ingredients in a heavy 6-quart stockpot, add 4 quarts water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim to remove any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, skimming occasionally.
  • Remove the stock from the heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container; let cool completely. Refrigerate the stock for up to 3 days or freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP ETOUFFEE



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We're going to use this spicy and delicious New Orleans classic to demonstrate that it is possible to get good results from using waterlogged frozen shrimp, which unfortunately is sometimes the only option. To make them work we've got to use a few tricks. I prefer this with little chunks of browned chicken or pork, actually.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

¾ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup diced onion
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
⅓ cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
½ cup diced tomatoes
1 ¾ cups chicken stock, or as needed
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce, or more to taste
salt to taste
¼ cup sliced green onions
2 cups cooked rice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Drain shrimp in a colander for at least 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels and dry shrimp for about 3 minutes. Remove paper towels from bowl and season shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon spice blend. Toss to coat shrimp with spice blend.
  • Heat vegetable oil a large heavy skillet over high heat until oil is smoking hot. Cook shrimp in the hot oil without stirring for 1 minute; stir, and cook 1 minute more.
  • Transfer shrimp to a large bowl. Let stand until juice forms in bowl. Strain shrimp juices into chicken stock to total 2 cups, adding more chicken stock if necessary.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat until butter begins to turn tan at the edges. Saute onion, celery, and green pepper in hot butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in remaining spice blend.
  • Sprinkle flour into vegetable mixture and saute until combined, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until tomato juices begin to brown on bottom of pan, about 3 minutes. Whisk stock into vegetable mixture, stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened and reduced to a gravy consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Stir shrimp into etouffee sauce; let simmer until shrimp are cooked all the way through and no longer translucent, about 1 minute.
  • Garnish with green onions and a dusting of cayenne pepper. Pour over rice in large, shallow bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 368.9 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1114 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MINI SHRIMP AND BLACK EYED PEA QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 to 12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and sliced laterally in half
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 fresh jalepeno, seeds and membranes removed, diced small
Juice of one lime
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 package of 6-inch flour tortillas
2 cups fresh spinach, chiffonade
1 cup black eyed peas, canned or frozen can be used, cooked until warm and tender
1 cup sliced scallions
2 tomatoes rough small chop
1/8 cup fine chiffonade cilantro for garnish
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat sesame oil over high heat and add shrimp when it quivers. Toss for approximately 1 minute, then add garlic, jalapenos, lime juice and soy sauce. Cook just until shrimp are slightly firm, a total of 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
  • Heat a medium saute pan over high heat and add tortillas. Do not add any oil. Cook for approximately 5 seconds on both sides. Repeat with the number of tortillas desired for guests.
  • Lay out tortillas for assembly on a sheet tray. Begin with spinach to establish a layer between shrimp mixture as it is moist. Next apply black eyed peas, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro and top with cheese. Flash under broiler until cheese is melted. Remove from broiler, fold in half, cut into wedge pieces and arrange on plate. Top with chipotle sauce and scallions.

SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEA ETOUFFE



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Great recipe from the Chicago Tribune that I plan on serving for my annual Mardi Gras party. If Spanish chorizo isn't available, try smoked sausage labeled "hot" or any flavorful sausage. Also serve this on New Years Day, as black-eyed peas guarantee good luck!

Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb spanish chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
5 green onions, white and some green, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in sausage; cook, stirring, until sausage begins to brown. Transfer bacon and sausage to a paper towel. Add onion, bell pepper and celery to the Dutch oven; cook, stirring, until vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in the black-eyed peas, clam juice, crushed tomatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, red pepper, and black pepper to taste. Heat to a boil; lower heat to a simmer. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and reserved bacon and sausage; cook, stirring 1 minute. Stir in green onions and parsley.

SHRIMP ETOUFEE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 cups chicken stock
One 8-ounce bottle clam juice
One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Big dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Big dash Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 green onions, sliced
Cooked long-grain rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the oil to a large heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, sprinkle in the flour. Cook the roux, while stirring, until it's the shade of peanut butter, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the thyme, garlic, celery, onions and bell pepper and saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the paprika, cayenne and white pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in the stock, clam juice, tomatoes, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes of simmering, adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir in the shrimp, lower the heat and cook until the shrimp are cooked through and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green onions right before serving.
  • Serve in a bowl with a mound of white rice in the center.

SHRIMP ÉTOUFFéE



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This classic Louisiana dish can be on the dinner table in just over an hour. Have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. To make the meal come together even faster, you can cook the rice ahead of time and reheat it before serving. Once dinner's done, all you'll need is some hot sauce and plenty of crusty bread for mopping up all the rich, velvety sauce. Not a fan of shrimp? Substitute crawfish tail meat.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 cup étouffée over rice)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (4 oz.) salted butter
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 oz.) all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
1/2 cup chopped celery (from 1 large stalk)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 1 large garlic clove)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (from 1 medium bell pepper)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (from 1 medium bell pepper)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
2 pounds medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions (from 2 scallions)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low; whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Increase heat to medium, and add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until soft and golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in bell peppers, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in broth and water, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in hot sauce, salt, and pepper; cook 5 more minutes. Stir in scallions and parsley, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.

CREAMY SHRIMP ÉTOUFFéE



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Cajun or Creole, what's the difference? Well they're both cuisines in Louisiana, but the difference can be found by the addition of tomato. This étouffée is best served with warm crusty bread to sop up the sauce. I do use tomato powder, but feel free to use tomato paste if your spice cabinet doesn't include this incredible staple. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup salted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, minced
½ cup chopped green onions
1 (14.5 ounce) can seafood stock
1 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds frozen shrimp, deveined and tails removed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet. Stir in flour; cook and stir over low heat until the color of caramel, about 20 minutes. Add celery, green pepper, and onion; stir until coated. Add stock, water, tomato powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, cayenne, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add shrimp and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 203.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 729.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ANN'S SHRIMP ETOUFFEE



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Delicious shrimp dish with a Cajun flair! I've spent 6 years perfecting this shrimp recipe. I use shrimp harvested from a local shrimp farm. This is also great with firm crab meat or fish!!

Provided by Ann Cooper

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
2 large white onions, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons paprika
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
crushed red pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions, celery and garlic for about 45 minutes or until they are cooked down.
  • Stir in flour and cook briefly, do not brown. Stir in chopped shrimp and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 to 3 cups of water and mushrooms. Stir in paprika and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 minutes. Should be a thick and have a gravy-like consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 203.7 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 328 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GARLICKY BLACK-PEPPER SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Make and share this Garlicky Black-Pepper Shrimp and Black-Eyed Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slices bacon
4 scallions, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12" heavy skillet over medium heat until browned but not crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate, then tear into small pieces.
  • Cook scallions, carrot, celery, bell pepper, 2 large garlic cloves, bay leaf, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in bacon fat in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables are pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas and broth and simer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  • Season shrimp with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp with remaining garlic, stirring occasionally, untiljust opaque (shrimp will not be fully cooked), about 3 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil, then briskly simmer for 2 minutes. Add bacon and black-eyed pea mixture and simmer until just heated through (mixture will be juicy). Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 698.9, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 25.9

SHRIMP ÉTOUFFéE



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Found in both Creole and Cajun cuisines, étouffée is most commonly made with crawfish tails, which have a distinct flavor, but crawfish have a short season and aren't readily available in most places. This version, with shrimp, is more than a worthy substitute, and an excellent dish all its own. The dish takes its name from the French word "étouffée," which nods to its protein being smothered with sauce. This recipe uses a shortcut version of a roux: The flour is added after the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic have already been sautéed in the butter. If you omit the hot sauce, add apple cider vinegar in its place.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     weekday, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 dried bay leaf
2 teaspoons store-bought or homemade Creole seasoning (see Tip)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 scallion, green parts chopped
White rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 more minute.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients and stir constantly until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, and stir and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Pour in the stock and 3/4 cup water. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the hot sauce, bay leaf, Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook until the mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until the shrimp is cooked through and opaque, about 5 minutes, turning each piece halfway through. Remove from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle the scallions on top. Serve warm over rice.

GARLICKY BLACK-PEPPER SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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This Lowcountry-style dinner-shrimp with saucy black-eyed peas and smoky bacon-is worthy of a glass of sweet tea.

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Garlic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Shrimp     Pea     White Wine     Potluck     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For black-eyed peas:
4 bacon slices
4 scallions, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
1 or 1 California
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
2 (15-ounces) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
For shrimp:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Make black-eyed peas:
  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until browned but not crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate, then tear into small pieces.
  • Cook scallions, carrot, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red-pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in fat in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas and broth and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Make shrimp:
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Season shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook shrimp with garlic, stirring occasionally, until just opaque (shrimp will not be fully cooked), about 3 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil, then briskly simmer 2 minutes. Add bacon and black-eyed-pea mixture and simmer until just heated through (mixture will be juicy). Discard bay leaves.

SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEA "CROQUETTES"



Shrimp and Black-Eyed Pea

Categories     Bean     Shellfish     Fry     Seafood     Shrimp     Gourmet

Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup dried black-eyed peas (1/4 pound), picked over
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 drained bottled red malagueta peppers*
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
24 medium shrimp in shell (3/4 pound), peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups panko** (Japanese bread crumbs) or plain coarse dry bread crumbs
About 6 cups vegetable oil (48 fluid ounces)
Accompaniment: lime wedges
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Soak peas in water to cover by 2 inches at least 8 hours and up to 12. Drain in a colander.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Pulse peas, onion, cilantro, peppers, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Toss shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Press a scant tablespoon pea mixture around each shrimp, encasing shrimp in a thin even layer but leaving tail (and shell) exposed, then transfer to baking sheet.
  • Put eggs and panko in 2 separate shallow bowls. Holding 1 shrimp by the tail, dip coated portion of shrimp first into egg, letting excess drip off, and then into crumbs, returning shrimp to baking sheet. Coat remaining shrimp in same manner.
  • Line another baking sheet with paper towels. Heat 1 1/4 inches oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot (9 to 10 inches in diameter) until it registers 350°F on thermometer. Fry croquettes in 4 batches, turning over once or twice, until deep golden, 2 to 3 minutes per batch, transferring with a slotted spoon to paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Keep fried croquettes warm in oven while frying remainder, returning oil to 350°F between batches.
  • Serve croquettes immediately.
  • *Available at Latino markets and Sendexnet (866-736-3396; sendexnet.com).
  • **Available at Asian markets, some supermarkets, and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

Tips:

  • Use fresh, succulent shrimp for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp; they should be cooked through but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time.
  • Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken or vegetable broth, to add depth to the etouffee.
  • Season the etouffee to taste with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve the etouffee over rice or pasta for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and black-eyed pea etouffee is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, black-eyed peas, and Cajun spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With these tips, you can make a perfect shrimp and black-eyed pea etouffee every time.

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