Shrimp Étouffée, Version III
Shrimp Étouffée, Version III layers sweet shrimp with a buttery, peppery gravy loaded with onions, celery, and green bell pepper. Gentle heat builds from black and red pepper while the sauce thickens to a silky, spoon-coating finish. It’s a comforting Cajun classic, perfect for a relaxed weekend dinner or a festive gathering with rice on the side.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the shrimp, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Cover and refrigerate.
- 2
In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of margarine and add the onions. Sauté the onions until translucent.
- 3
Stir in the celery and bell pepper. Turn the heat up to high and stir occasionally for 20 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of margarine and bring to a boil. Fold in the shrimp, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
Combine the cornstarch and water, then slowly pour it into the pot, just covering the top of the shrimp mixture. Cook over medium-high heat until the celery is soft, about 20 minutes. Add more salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Calories 330.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 37.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.13 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.4 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 2.32 g High
- Cholesterol 292.36 mg High
- Sodium 286.3 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.83 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.79 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.48 g Moderate
- Calcium 158.88 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source
- Potassium 783.16 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 249.93 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 2.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 10 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 330.45 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 10 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 10 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 330.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Étouffée, Version III easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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