Shrimp Étouffée

Shrimp Étouffée

Ready in 30 minutes
Serves 4-6 people

Ingredients

• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter
• 2 Medium Onions Chopped
• 1 Celery Rib Chopped
• 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons Jalapeno minced
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 1 14oz Can Peeled Chopped Tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Paprika
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• Pinch Cayenne
• 2 lb. Medium Shrimp Peeled & Deveined
• 4 Scallions Chopped
• ½ Cup Parsley Chopped
• Rice Cooked

Preparation

1. Melt Butter in Dutch oven or large pan
2. Add onion and celery. Sauté over medium heat until translucent, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2-5 minutes. 
3. Start Rice.
4. Add flour to onion, celery, garlic, stir 3-5 minutes
5. Add tomatoes, paprika, salt & pepper, cayenne. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add Shrimp and cook 4-6 minutes until shrimp is cooked through. 
7. Add Scallions & Parsley Serve over Rice.