Mardi Gras Shrimp Étouffée
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Ready in: 90 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 61.47
- Health score: 14.00
- Weight Watcher points: 11.00
Summary
Mardi Gras Shrimp Étouffée takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes from beginning to end. One portion of this dish contains about 40g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 420 calories. For $5.35 per serving, this recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This recipe from Foodista has 7 fans. Head to the store and pick up tomato, chicken broth, celery stalks, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as an expensive main course. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 62%, which is pretty good. Users who liked this recipe also liked Mardi Gras Shrimp Étouffée, Mardi Gras Shrimp Étouffée, and Mardi Gras Shrimp Étouffée.
Ingredients
butter5 Tbsp
flour5 Tbsp
bell peppers2 small
celery stalks2 small
onion1 small
garlic cloves4
thyme1 Tbsp
tomato paste2 Tbsp
worcestershire sauce1.5 Tbsp
creole seasoning1 Tbsp
chicken broth4 cups
shrimp1.5 lbs- butter1 Tbsp
scallions4 servings
tomato4 servings
rice4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Heat up a heavy pot over low heat.
Step 2
Add in the butter and cook for about 10-12 minutes until a light golden brown. Be sure to stir around a few times to prevent burning.
Step 3
Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook again for about 8 minutes on low. It should look like a slightly loose peanut butter when its ready.
Step 4
Add in the bell peppers, celery and onion. Stir and coat the veggies with the roux. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the veggies are softened.Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for a minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
Step 5
Add in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, creole seasoning and broth. Simmer on low for 30-40 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir occasionally.Stir in the shrimp, shut the heat and put the lid on. Allow to cook for about 5-8 minutes or until cooked through. Stir in a Tbsp of butter right at the end.
Step 6
Serve over rice and garnish with sliced scallion and fresh diced tomato.
Categories
Dish Types: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: pescatarian