shrimp etouffe

Grapeview, WA
Updated on May 11, 2018

Don't let the long list of ingredients worry you........it actually goes together quickly.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 15-oz cans beef consomme
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 - bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 3 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

How To Make shrimp etouffe

  • Step 1
    In a heavy pot over low heat, combine the butter and oil. When butter is melted, add the flour. Stir over low heat for about 20 minutes until the roux is brown.
  • Step 2
    Add the Holy Trinity (chopped onion, bell pepper, celery) and garlic.
  • Step 3
    Saute about 5 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well.
  • Step 4
    Add the beef consomme and 2 cups of water.
  • Step 5
    While this slowly simmers, add bay leaves, herbs and spices. Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add shrimp, shallots and chopped parsley.
  • Step 7
    Let this cook about 20 minutes until the shrimp are done.
  • Step 8
    Let the pot stand on the back of the stove for another hour to let the seasonings blend.
  • Step 9
    Reheat if necessary and serve over white rice.

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Ingredient: Seafood
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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