Southern Shrimp Stew Recipe: Easy & Delicious!

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes can be a cost-effective way to add flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: pasta

Pasta is typically less expensive than rice.

Heat 1 and 1/2 cups of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the oil and stir to combine, cooking until it reaches a dark brown peanut butter color, about 10-15 minutes.

Add chopped onion and chopped bell pepper to the roux and reduce heat slightly; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Slowly incorporate water or shrimp stock into the mixture, a few cups at a time, until fully combined; bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes, adding an additional cup of water if it gets too thick.

Add salt, pepper, thyme, and Cajun seasoning to the pot, stir to combine, and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Add shrimp to the pot, stir to ensure they are not sticking together, and let simmer for another 10 minutes.

Serve the shrimp stew over hot rice.

Cooking Techniques

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