Description
A comforting and creamy Cajun shrimp etouffee that wraps you in warmth and flavor, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Cooked rice for serving
- Green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the flour, stirring constantly to make a roux; cook for about 5-7 minutes until it turns a light brown color.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
- Serve the etouffee over rice and garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: This dish reheats beautifully! Store it in the fridge for ease. Suitable substitutes include chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg