How To Make Shrimp Etouffee

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is often less expensive.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly option.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: frozen bell pepper mix

Frozen mixes are often cheaper and reduce prep time.

Make stock with shrimp shells, celery, onion, and garlic.

Melt butter in a pot and add flour to make a roux, cooking for 5-10 minutes until browned.

Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery (Holy Trinity) to the roux and sauté until softened.

Pour in the shrimp stock and bring to a simmer.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley and serve over cooked long grain rice.

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