Shrimp Étouffée

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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled (reserve shells for homemade stock)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 3–4 cups Seafood stock or chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3–4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup of flour (See notes for Gluten free version)
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • Salt, to taste
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Whisk in flour and sauté, stirring constantly, until light golden. Keep aside
  3. 3
    Add olive oil to another pan, add bay leaves, add onion, bell pepper, celery, and jalapeños. Cook until softened, for about 5 to 7 minutes
  4. 4
    Stir in garlic and green onions; cook 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, and salt. Add the cooked flour and stir.
  6. 6
    Slowly add stock, stirring until smooth. Simmer until thickened.
  7. 7
    Add shrimp and cook until pink and tender.
  8. 8
    Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Read it online: https://www.therecipestoremember.com/recipe/shrimp-etouffee/