Shrimp étouffée is a classic Cajun dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. It is a flavorful stew made with shrimp, vegetables, and a rich sauce. This versatile dish can be served over rice, pasta, or even grits. The key to a great shrimp étouffée is in the sauce, which is typically made with a roux, a mixture of butter and flour that is cooked until it reaches a desired color. The color of the roux will determine the color and flavor of the sauce. A light roux will produce a light-colored sauce with a mild flavor, while a dark roux will produce a dark-colored sauce with a more robust flavor.
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SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
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
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 II
This is a very easy shrimp etouffee recipe that utilizes your microwave! I usually add four dashes of hot pepper sauce to the dish, but bring the hot stuff to the table in case someone wants a zestier dinner!
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 2 quart microwave safe dish, combine margarine, onion, green onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery. Heat on HIGH setting for 8 to 9 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, tomato paste, soup, shrimp, salt, hot pepper sauce and cayenne. Heat on HIGH setting for 5 minutes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes, until mixture thickens. Serve over white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 953.8, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.7
SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield about 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 33
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.
SHRIMP ETOUFFEE II
This is a very easy shrimp etouffe recipe that utilizes your microwave! I usually add four dashes of hot pepper sauce to the dish, but bring the hot stuff to the table in case someone wants a zestier dinner! This recipe is one I learned while going to school in southern Louisiana - Geaux Tigers!
Provided by TEXICANTWIN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Etouffee Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 2 quart microwave safe dish, combine margarine, onion, green onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery. Heat on High settings for 8 to 9 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, tomato paste, soup, shrimp, salt, hot pepper sauce and cayenne. Heat on High setting for 5 minutes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until mixture thickens. Serve over white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 119.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 635.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
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
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
SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
This one is a crowd pleaser. I can't remember where I found this one but you'll love it. I think the clam juice makes the difference. Enjoy!
Provided by Mr Jackson
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Stir in green onions, chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and basil. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring often for approximately 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Increase heat to high and add tomato sauce, wine, clam juice, water, worcestershire sauce, white pepper, and Tabasco; stirring, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes or until thickened and reduced to 4 1/2 cups. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and shrimp. Simmer approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked. Remove from heat and serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 213.5, Sodium 661.4, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 25.5
SHRIMP ÉTOUFFéE
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
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.
Tips:
- To make a flavorful shrimp étouffée, use a good quality shrimp stock or broth. You can also use a combination of chicken and shrimp stock.
- Use fresh, succulent shrimp for the best results. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To add a bit of spice to the dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a couple of dashes of hot sauce.
- Don't overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve shrimp étouffée over rice or pasta, and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
Conclusion:
Shrimp étouffée is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover shrimp, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal. Whether you are looking for a special occasion dish or a simple weeknight dinner, shrimp étouffée is sure to please.
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