Shrimp Étouffée, Version III
Shrimp étouffée brings together plump shrimp seasoned with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, surrounded by a rich mixture of margarine, onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cornstarch and water create a hearty sauce, making this warmly spiced family dish well suited to a satisfying weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp Étouffée, Version III, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend well. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
- 2
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the margarine and add the onions. Sauté the onions until they are translucent.
- 3
Stir in the celery and bell pepper. Increase the heat to high and stir occasionally for 20 minutes. Add the remaining margarine and bring to a boil. Fold in the shrimp, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
Mix the cornstarch and water together and slowly pour the mixture into the pot until it just covers the top of the shrimp mixture. Cook over medium-high heat until the celery is soft, about 20 minutes. Add any additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Calories 524.87 kcal High 26%
- Protein 43.11 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 41.9 g 15%
- Total Fat 22.81 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 4.43 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 2.33 g High --
- Cholesterol 293.51 mg High 98%
- Sodium 451.99 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 10.78 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 14.32 g --
- Added Sugars 4.01 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 196.98 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 1700.85 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin A 321.08 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 13.58 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp Étouffée, Version III is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Cornstarch, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 524.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp Étouffée, Version III?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Shrimp Étouffée, Version III made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Cornstarch, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Shrimp Étouffée, Version III?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp Étouffée, Version III?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Étouffée, Version III easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Shrimp Étouffée, Version III healthy?
- Shrimp Étouffée, Version III has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 524.87 calories and 43.11 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 451.99 mg (20% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.43 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.01 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Celery, Corn 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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