Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée
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 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 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
Stir in the flour and cook briefly without browning. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Calories 209.43 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 21.25 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 5.49 g 2%
- Total Fat 11.16 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.51 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 171.43 mg High 57%
- Sodium 439.99 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.36 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 104.9 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 310.84 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 18.01 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée is made with 12 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery Sticks. Each serving provides about 209.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery Sticks, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 209.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée healthy?
- Ann's Classic Shrimp Étouffée has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 209.43 calories and 21.25 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 439.99 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.51 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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