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Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Cajun and Creole 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 Pescatarian 🐟

Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée wraps tender shrimp in a buttery, paprika-scented gravy with sweet onions, celery, and mushrooms for a lush, pepper-kissed finish. The sauce is rich and comforting, perfect spooned over hot rice for a cozy dinner or a weekend gathering when you want a taste of Louisiana warmth.

  • Prep30 min
  • Cook1 hr 40 min
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyMedium
Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée
  1. 1

    In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onions, celery, and garlic for about 45 minutes, or until they are cooked down.

  2. 2

    Stir in the flour and cook briefly without browning. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in 2 to 3 cups of water and the mushrooms. Stir in the paprika and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 minutes until thick with a gravy-like consistency.

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