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Cajun Shrimp Étouffée

Cultural Context

Cajun Shrimp Étouffée is a classic dish from Louisiana, showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage influenced by French, Spanish, and African flavors. Traditionally served over rice, it highlights the use of the 'holy trinity' of Cajun cooking: onion, bell pepper, and celery. Étouffée, meaning 'smothered' in French, refers to the cooking method where ingredients are cooked slowly in a flavorful sauce. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the communal spirit of Cajun culture.

CajunUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 lbs fresh shrimp
3 tablespoons butter
2 more tablespoons butter
1 cup green onion
1 cup parsley
1 cup celery
1 cup bell pepper
1 cup onion
1 can Rotel tomatoes
3 cans cream of mushroom soup
minced garlic
chicken stock
1 cup rice
1 cup water

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

1

Go to the store to get fresh ingredients for the shrimp etouffee.

2

Get 4 lbs of fresh shrimp and peel them if not pre-peeled.

3

Season the shrimp and let them sit while preparing other ingredients.

4

Cook rice using a rice cooker with a 1:1:1 ratio of rice, chicken stock, and water (4 cups of rice, 8 cups of liquid).

5

Dice the Trinity vegetables (celery, bell pepper, onion) into small pieces.

6

Heat a pot on medium (5) and add 3 tablespoons of butter.

7

Add diced onion first, then celery, and bell pepper, cooking until translucent.

8

Add 2 more tablespoons of butter if needed to prevent burning.

9

Add minced garlic and 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes to the pot and mix well.

10

Add 3 cans of cream of mushroom soup to the mixture and stir.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

rice cookerpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishdairy

Also Known As

Shrimp ÉtoufféeCajun Étouffée

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