Cajun Shrimp Étouffée

Name: Cajun Shrimp Étouffée
Prep time: 0Hrs 35Mins
Cook time: 0Hrs 15Mins
Yield: 4

14 July 2023
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Cajun Shrimp Étouffée is a classic Louisiana dish with deep Creole roots. This flavorful and comforting dish showcases plump shrimp smothered in a rich and spicy tomato-based sauce. The combination of aromatic herbs, spices, and the unique Cajun flavor profile creates a dish that is bold, satisfying, and full of Southern charm.

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Cajun Shrimp Étouffée is a dish that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Louisiana. The term "étouffée" refers to a method of cooking where ingredients are smothered or simmered in a flavorful sauce until tender and delicious.

Ingredients

500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 tablespoons butter

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 can (400 grams) diced tomatoes

1 cup seafood or chicken broth

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper, to taste

Hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Cooked white rice, for serving

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

4 Servings

Prep Time:

0 Hrs 35 Mins

Cook Time:

0 Hrs 15 Mins

Total TIme:

0 Hrs 0 Mins

Directions

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In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

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Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

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Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet and stir to combine.

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Pour in the seafood or chicken broth, followed by the Cajun seasoning, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.

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Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat them with the sauce. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

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Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If desired, add a few dashes of hot sauce for an extra kick of spiciness.

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Serve the Cajun Shrimp Étouffée over a bed of cooked white rice.

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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Tips for this recipe

For added depth of flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of file powder (ground sassafras leaves) to the dish.

Recipe Tags

American Cuisine Dinner Fish and Seafood Seafood

Cajun Shrimp Étouffée

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