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    Shrimp Étouffée

    Plump shrimp simmered in a rich, tomato-kissed Creole roux sauce until tender and full of flavor.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Shrimp étouffée is the Creole classic that means ‘smothered’ — plump shrimp simmered in a rich, tomato-kissed roux sauce with the holy trinity, spooned over white rice. It’s the quicker cousin of crawfish étouffée and just as beloved.

    Chef Emily presents Shrimp Etouffee

    Smothered shrimp, the Creole way

    Plump shrimp simmered in a rich, tomato-kissed Creole roux sauce until tender, served over rice.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Melt the butter in a large pot and whisk in the flour. Cook the roux, stirring, until light golden, about 6-8 minutes.
    2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic.
    3. Stir in the tomatoes, stock, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and Worcestershire. Simmer 15 minutes.
    4. Add the shrimp and cook 5-6 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
    5. Serve over rice, garnished with green onion.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't overcook the shrimp — add them last and cook just until they turn pink. Serve with a generous ladle of sauce over rice.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings6
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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