This Cajun Shrimp Etouffee is a favorite in south Louisiana…and a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Keyword: etouffee, mardi gras, shrimp
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 608kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Stock
Shells from 2 lbs shrimp
½cuponioncoarsely chopped
1celery stalkcoarsely chopped
3garlic clovescoarsely chopped
top and bottom of 1 green pepper
½Tbspblack peppercorns
For the Shrimp Etouffee
4Tbspunsalted butter
¼cup+ 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
½cupdiced onions
¼cupdiced celery
¼cupdiced green bell pepper
1TbspCreole seasoning
1tsppaprika
½tspsalt
2clovesgarlicminced
114.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 - 1¼cupsshrimp stocksee above
2poundsshrimppeeled and deveined
½cupsliced green onionsplus more for garnish
3Tbspchopped Italian parsleyplus more for garnish
1cupwhite riceuncooked (i.e. 2 cups cooked white rice)
hot sauceto taste
Instructions
For the Shrimp Stock
Place all ingredients in a medium-sized dutch oven or pot. Add 6 cups of water, or enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer for 45 minutes. Skim off any foam on top of the pot, and then pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
For the Shrimp Etouffee
Melt the butter in a large fry pan or skillet over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 18-20 minutes or until roux turns thick and medium-brown in color. (Note: It is very important to cook over low heat and stir frequently to prevent the roux from burning.)
Add the onion, celery, and green pepper, and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring often.
Add the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, minced garlic, and tomatoes; continue cooking over medium heat for another 2 minutes, stirring often.
Slowly whisk in the shrimp stock, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the thickness of gravy.
Mix in the shrimp and green onions; cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
Add the parsley and stir until well combined. Serve over steamed white rice; garnish with additional sliced green onions, parsley, and hot sauce.
Notes
Instead of making your own shrimp stock, you can substitute canned shrimp or seafood stock instead.