How to Make Microwave Shrimp Étouffée - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp Étouffée is a classic Cajun dish that is known for its rich, flavorful sauce and tender, succulent shrimp. Traditionally, this dish is made by slowly cooking the shrimp in a roux-based sauce on the stovetop, but this recipe offers a quicker and easier way to enjoy this delicious dish by using the microwave. With just a few simple ingredients and a microwave, you can have a delicious Shrimp Étouffée on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 pound cleaned shrimp
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • In a 2-quart microwave safe dish, combine butter, onion, green onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery. Heat on High settings for 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley, tomato paste, soup, shrimp, salt, hot pepper sauce and cayenne. Heat on High setting for 5 minutes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until mixture thickens. Serve over white rice.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 636mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 346mg