Shrimp Etoufee has been a family favorite since the very first time I made it. It’s a complete meal for everyone present at the dining table. No one will ever deny this dish for any other dish which is present in front of him at the table.
Shrimp Etouffee is a treat for seafood lovers as they are gonna love it no matter at what time you are making it or serving it. The recipe is extremely simple as you just have to simmer everything together in a bowl.
What is Etouffee made off?
Etouffee is a gravy-like dish made with veggies including celery, onions, tomatoes, and parsley. All these veggies are first fried and then simmered in the soups to make the final dish.
It is a smothered veggie dish and when you add shrimp to it, it turns into the classic seafood dish to fill up your stomach.
Making of Shrimp Etouffee
The making of Shrimp Etouffee consists of multiple steps but each and every step is very simple and effortless. The recipe does not include a very long prep time but requires a long simmering period for developing a final flavor.
Give a final touch of the Parsley and the green onions. if you want to make a spicy one, then enhance the quantities of the pepper and even you can add green chili into it to make it spicier.
Addition of the Frozen Shrimp
You can either add the frozen shrimp in the Shrimp Etouffee. But it will be really good to use fresh Shrimp as nothing can beat the flavor that comes with using fresh ingredients in your recipes.
But if you have frozen shrimp, then you can add it for sure as there is not a major difference in the taste in both cases.
Purpose to add the Soups
The cream of soups is added to this stew-like shrimp Etouffee to make it more consistent and cream-like. These cream of mushroom soup and cream of celery soup are the major ingredients and I suggest you not skip them to make a more classy and traditional Shrimp Etouffee.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large-sized onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 pounds peeled shrimp
- 1 stalk of finely chopped celery
- 1 large bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans of tomatoes with green chiles
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Method to make the Yummy Shrimp Etouffee
To make the Shrimp Etouffee you must bring a non-stick pan. This non-stick pan will make a perfect Shrimp Etouffee without sticking or burning.
Add butter into this pan and melt it in this non-stick pan. Once the butter is melted enough, bring the chopped onions and add the butter to this pan.
In the fried onions, you must add the chopped peppers and cook until these get softened.
Once they are soft and translucent enough, you should lower the heat for simmering this mixture.
Bring the creamy mushroom soup and pour it into the cooked veggies. Also, pour the celery soup into it. Stir well and continue to simmer them at low heat.
Now in the next step bring the diced tomatoes and add them to the simmering soup and veggies mixture.
The simmering period will be almost an hour long. This will help to develop the perfect flavor in your shrimp.
In the end, add the shrimp to the cooked mixture and let it simmer at lowered heat for 15 minutes only.
Sprinkle the seasonings including the onion powder, the minced garlic, and the essentials called salt and pepper.
Stir them into this mixture and then turn off the heat.
Once your Shrimp Etouffee is ready, you must put the chopped parsley at the top and serve. Also, bring the diced green onion and sprinkle it on top.
Conclusion
You should definitely go for the shrimp Etouffee for your coming weekend dinner. Everyone especially the elder members of your family will definitely love this Main course dish.
One more tip about this recipe is you can sprinkle crushed tortilla at the top before serving to add a bit of crunch to it. I am sure you will be proud of yourself for making such a yummy dish.
FAQs?
Is it necessary to add the cream of celery soup?
No, it is not necessary to add celery soup at all. You can skip it for sure but adding the celery soup or cream of celery soup makes the shrimp Etouffee more delicious and flavorful.
Is it okay to reheat the Shrimp Etouffee?
Yes sure, you can undoubtedly reheat the shrimp Etouffee in the oven or in a skillet on the stovetop. Keep the heat lower while reheating and your leftover will be yummier than ever.
Can we freeze the Shrimp Etouffee?
Yes, sure you can freeze the Shrimp Etouffee in the freezer in the containers which are already airtight. These air-tight containers will keep the flavor of the dish intact.
Easy Shrimp Etouffee Recipe with Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large-sized onion chopped
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 pounds peeled shrimp
- 1 stalk of finely chopped celery
- 1 large bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 14.5 oz cans of tomatoes with green chiles
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- To make the Shrimp Etouffee you must bring a non-stick pan. This non-stick pan will make a perfect Shrimp Etouffee without sticking or burning.
- Add butter into this pan and melt it in this non-stick pan. Once the butter is melted enough, bring the chopped onions and add the butter to this pan.
- In the fried onions, you must add the chopped peppers and cook until these get softened.
- Once they are soft and translucent enough, you should lower the heat for simmering this mixture.
- Bring the creamy mushroom soup and pour it into the cooked veggies. Also, pour the celery soup into it. Stir well and continue to simmer them at low heat.
- Now in the next step bring the diced tomatoes and add them to the simmering soup and veggies mixture.
- The simmering period will be almost an hour long. This will help to develop the perfect flavor in your shrimp.
- In the end, add the shrimp to the cooked mixture and let it simmer at lowered heat for 15 minutes only.
- Sprinkle the seasonings including the onion powder, the minced garlic, and the essentials called salt and pepper.
- Stir them into this mixture and then turn off the heat.
- Once your Shrimp Etouffee is ready, you must put the chopped parsley at the top and serve. Also, bring the diced green onion and sprinkle it on top.
