Indulge in the captivating flavors of Louisiana with this tantalizing Shrimp Etouffee II recipe. This classic Cajun dish is a symphony of bold spices, succulent shrimp, and a rich, flavorful sauce. Dive into the culinary depths of this beloved New Orleans specialty, where each bite transports you to the vibrant streets of the French Quarter. With its simple yet sophisticated preparation, this recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience. Explore variations like the Shrimp and Sausage Etouffee, a hearty combination of smoky sausage and tender shrimp, or the Vegetable Etouffee, a delectable medley of colorful vegetables swimming in a savory sauce. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to be enthralled by the harmonious blend of flavors in this quintessential Louisiana dish.
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SHRIMP ÉTOUFFéE
This classic Louisiana dish can be on the dinner table in just over an hour. Have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. To make the meal come together even faster, you can cook the rice ahead of time and reheat it before serving. Once dinner's done, all you'll need is some hot sauce and plenty of crusty bread for mopping up all the rich, velvety sauce. Not a fan of shrimp? Substitute crawfish tail meat.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 cup étouffée over rice)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low; whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Increase heat to medium, and add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until soft and golden, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in broth and water, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in hot sauce, salt, and pepper; cook 5 more minutes. Stir in scallions and parsley, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.
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
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
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 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.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp. If you're using frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality roux. A roux is a mixture of flour and fat that is used to thicken sauces and stews. A good quality roux will be smooth and flavorful. You can make your own roux or you can buy it pre-made.
- Add the vegetables in stages. The vegetables in shrimp etouffee should be cooked in stages. The harder vegetables, such as celery and bell peppers, should be cooked first. The softer vegetables, such as tomatoes and onions, should be added later.
- Season to taste. Shrimp etouffee is a flavorful dish, but you may need to adjust the seasonings to your taste. Be sure to taste the dish before serving and add more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper as needed.
Conclusion:
Shrimp etouffee is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover shrimp, and it can also be made with other types of seafood, such as crawfish or crab. Serve shrimp etouffee over rice or pasta, and enjoy!
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