How to Make Ann's Shrimp Etouffee - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Ann's Shrimp Etouffee recipe! If you're looking to bring a taste of the bayou to your kitchen, then you've come to the right place. This classic Louisiana dish is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're cooking for a special dinner party or just want to treat yourself to a taste of the South, this recipe is sure to impress.

Etouffee, which means "smothered" in French, is a rich and flavorful stew that originated in New Orleans. It is tra...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 large white onions, chopped
  • 6 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions, celery and garlic for about 45 minutes or until they are cooked down.
  • Stir in flour and cook briefly, do not brown. Stir in chopped shrimp and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 to 3 cups of water and mushrooms. Stir in paprika and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 minutes. Should be a thick and have a gravy-like consistency.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 204mg
    • Sodium: 328mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 327mg