Shrimp étouffée

Shrimp étouffée is a dish that originated in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. It is a stew made with shrimp, vegetables, and spices. The dish is typically served over rice.

The history of shrimp étouffée recipes is a long and storied one. The dish has its roots in the French-Canadian immigrants who settled in Louisiana in the 18th century. These immigrants brought with them a love for seafood and a desire to create dishes that were both flavorful and hearty.

Shrimp étouffée recipes began to appear in cookbooks in the early 19th century. The first known recipe for the dish was published in 1839. It was included in a cookbook titled The Cuisine of Louisiana.

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Shrimp Étouffée

  • salt
  • white rice
  • shrimp
  • hot sauce
  • bay leaf
  • green onion
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • tomato paste
  • creole seasoning
  • celery
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken
  • butter
  • garlic
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Classic Shrimp Étouffée

  • tomato
  • bell pepper
  • salt
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • black pepper
  • creole seasoning
  • rice
  • garlic
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • clam juice
  • green onion
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Creole Shrimp Étouffée

  • cajun seasoning
  • hot sauce
  • worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • tomato
  • celery
  • bell pepper
  • chicken broth
  • clam juice
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • white rice
  • shrimp
  • garlic
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Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

  • Shrimp Stock (see note)
  • parsley
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • sherry
  • baking soda
  • shrimp
  • tomato paste
  • salt
  • celery
  • canola oil
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • Étouffée
  • salt
  • grain rice
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • hot paprika
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • shrimp stock
  • green onion
  • garlic
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Shrimp Étouffée

  • rice
  • bay leaf
  • bell pepper
  • chicken broth
  • shrimp
  • thyme
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • oil
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • onion
  • celery
  • scallions including green top

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
celery
bay leaf
bell pepper
all purpose flour
garlic
shrimp
butter
green onion
thyme
white rice
hot sauce
tomato paste
creole seasoning
tomato
black pepper
rice
clam juice
chicken broth
cayenne pepper
chicken
cajun seasoning
worcestershire sauce
parsley
grain rice
sherry
baking soda
oregano
garlic powder
onion powder
hot paprika
shrimp stock
canola oil
oil
scallions including green top

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