cajun shrimp etouffee
"Cajun" is the name given to French Acadians who settled in Louisiana after being exiled from Canada. My grandparents were cajun and even today you can still hear French spoken in their hometowns almost as frequently as you hear English.
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
3 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
5-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 pounds shrimp - peeled and cleaned
- 1 stick butter
- 1 - large onion
- 1 cup celery
- 1/2 cup bell pepper
- 2 - bunches green onions
- 1 - clove of garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley - chopped
How To Make cajun shrimp etouffee
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Step 1Saute onions, garlic and bell peppers in butter until wilted.
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Step 2Add shrimp and chicken broth. Simmer for 30 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Add a tablespoon of roux at a time to achieve desired thickness.
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Step 3Cook 20 minutes after adding roux. Serve over hot rice.
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Step 4Roux - Take 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup oil. Mix and brown (stirring constantly) in a heavy pot until the color of light chocolate.
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