Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, Divided
  • 1/4 cups Butter
  • 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cups Sliced Celery
  • 1/2 cups Chopped Green Peppers
  • 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium
  • 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Can Diced Tomatoes, Drained
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Hot Sauce
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cups Chopped Scallions (green Onions)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2- 1/2 cups Dry Brown Rice (I Used Instant)

Method

  • Season shrimp with half of the Cajun seasoning.
  • Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Then add the flour, whisking constantly until dark brown (the color of peanut butter), about 10 minutes.
  • Add the onion, celery and peppers to the roux and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and thyme and cook for a minute.
  • Whisk in the broth, add the tomatoes and stir in the remaining half of the Cajun seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes (I started cooking the rice at this point).
  • Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix in the butter, lemon juice, green onion and parsley.
  • For the rice: Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Stir in rice, bring to a boil, lower heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes (or cook according to your rice package instructions).
  • When done remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Evenly divide rice and Shrimp Etouffee between 6 bowls.