Description
Easy Shrimp Etouffee is a flavorful Louisiana classic featuring tender shrimp in a rich, savory sauce made with a buttery roux, Cajun spices, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for a quick yet impressive one-pot meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux – In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Gradually add flour, stirring constantly, until it turns a light brown color, creating a smooth roux.
- Sauté the Vegetables – Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery (the Holy Trinity of Cajun cooking) to the roux. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Build the Sauce – Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and paprika, stirring well. Add diced tomatoes, chicken or seafood broth, Worcestershire sauce, and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld.
- Cook the Shrimp – Add the shrimp to the sauce and let them cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Finish the Dish – Remove the bay leaf, stir in chopped green onions and parsley, and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
- Serve – Ladle the Shrimp Etouffee over warm cooked white rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Seafood Medley – Substitute or add crawfish or crab meat for extra seafood richness.
- Spicier Version – Increase Cajun seasoning and hot sauce for more heat.
- Tomato-Free – Skip the tomatoes for a more traditional brown roux-based Etouffee.
- Vegetable Additions – Toss in okra or mushrooms for added texture and flavor.
- Gluten-Free – Use a gluten-free flour blend to make the roux.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, seafood
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Louisiana, Cajun, Creole
Keywords: Shrimp Etouffee, Cajun Recipe, Creole Cuisine, Easy Etouffee, One-Pot Meal