Description
A rich and flavorful Cajun dish featuring tender shrimp smothered in a savory roux-based sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shrimp or chicken stock
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a deep brown color (about 15-20 minutes).
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, stock, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.