shrimp etouffee

Name: Shrimp Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 4 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/4 cup(s) shallots, minced; 1/2 cup(s) parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) green onions, chopped; - seasonings to taste (salt, black pepper, garlic powder and hot sauce); - water

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Vickie Sims

St. Amant, LA

Updated on Sep 14, 2013

One of my family's favorite...a true Cajun classic recipe. To change it up a bit, crawfish can be used instead of shrimp.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup shortening
4 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup shallots, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- seasonings to taste (salt, black pepper, garlic powder and hot sauce)
- water

How To Make shrimp etouffee

Step 1

Simmer shrimp in the shortening for approximately six minutes. Add onions and cook until the onions are tender.

Step 2

Add flour (mixing well) and cook until brown. Add tomato paste and enough water to cover the shrimp. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and hot sauce to taste.
Step 3

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 4

Add shallots and parsley, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 5

Remove from heat and garnish with green onions. Serve over cooked rice.
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