Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this delectable Shrimp and Black-Eyed Pea Étouffée recipe. This classic Cajun dish combines succulent shrimp, tender black-eyed peas, and the "holy trinity" of onions, celery, and bell peppers in a rich, aromatic sauce. Smothered in a flavorful roux and seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, this étouffée is a true testament to the culinary heritage of the Bayou State. The article also features additional recipes that explore variations of this beloved dish, including a vegetarian version with hearty portobello mushrooms and a seafood gumbo packed with shrimp, crab, and okra. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Southern cooking.
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GARLICKY BLACK-PEPPER SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEAS
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
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 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
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
GARLICKY BLACK-PEPPER SHRIMP & BLACK-EYED PEAS RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by Dr_Mom
Number Of Ingredients 17
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 and serve.
SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEA "CROQUETTES"
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.
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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:
- Using frozen shrimp is perfectly acceptable for this recipe. Just be sure to thaw them before cooking.
- If you don't have any shrimp stock on hand, you can use chicken or vegetable stock instead.
- If you don't have holy trinity on hand, you can make your own by combining equal parts chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- Serve this etouffee with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
This shrimp and black-eyed pea etouffee is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and the shrimp and black-eyed peas add a nice bit of protein and texture. Serve it with your favorite sides and you've got a meal that everyone will love.
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