Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Name: Shrimp Étouffée Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun or Creole,
Ingredients: 2 tbsps butter; 2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion blend; 3 tbsps flour; 1 tsp McCormick® Oregano Leaves; 1/2 tsp McCormick® Thyme Leaves; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes undrained; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined

The spirit of New Orleans comes to life with this 15-minute shrimp étouffée recipe. Roughly translated as “smothered,” étouffée is a flavorful Cajun and Creole dish often served with shellfish and rice. Start by sautéing bell pe...

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion blend
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add bell pepper blend; cook and stir 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and spices. Cook and stir 1 minute.
2 Gradually stir in broth, diced tomatoes and tomato paste until blended. Add shrimp; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until shrimp turn pink and liquid has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.