Delicious and Authentic Shrimp Etouffee

Indulge in the flavorful and authentic taste of Shrimp Etouffee with this easy-to-follow recipe. This traditional Louisiana dish is made with succulent shrimp, aromatic vegetables, and a rich, spicy sauce. It's perfect for family meals or special occasions. With a preparing time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your guests with this classic Cajun recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the flour to the skillet, whisking constantly, to make a roux. Cook until the roux turns a dark golden brown color, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir in the paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
7. Simmer the mixture over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and remove the skillet from the heat.
9. Serve the shrimp etouffee over cooked white rice. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

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