Shrimp Etouffee
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
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Steps
  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux and cook until the roux is golden brown, stirring constantly.
  2. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and Cajun seasoning; cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juice; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Tags
Cajun
Seafood
Shrimp Etouffee
Louisiana Cuisine
Southern Cuisine
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