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Easy Shrimp Etouffee Recipe

Shrimp Etouffee made simple using canned cream soups, shrimp, and Cajun vegetables. Perfect over rice or mashed cauliflower for a quick dinner or easy entertaining.
8 servings
Mock Shrimp Étouffée
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (150 g) large onion, chopped
  • 1 (119 g) large bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (40 g) stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 10.5 oz can (298 g) cream of shrimp soup
  • 1 10.5 oz can (298 g) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 10.5 oz can (298 g) cream of celery soup
  • 2 14.5 oz cans (822 g) tomatoes with green chiles like Rotel - (go milder and make one of the cans regular tomatoes if you prefer)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 pounds (907 g) shrimp, peeled w/o tails
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Instructions
 

  • Sauté Veggies: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large bell pepper, chopped, and 1 stalk celery, chopped; cook until softened.
  • Make Sauce: Add 1 10.5 oz can cream of shrimp soup, 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup, 1 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup, 2 14.5 oz cans tomatoes with green chiles like Rotel, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon onion powder, Simmer 45-60 minutes or place in a slow cooker on Low for 3-4 hours.
  • Cook Shrimp: Add 2 pounds shrimp, peeled w/o tails in the last 10-15 minutes, cooking just until shrimp turns opaque.
  • Finish and Serve: Taste before adding ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, garnish with 2 tablespoons minced parsley or green onions, and serve over rice or mashed cauliflower.

Notes

Note: I do not add any salt to this recipe--there's enough in all the canned soups. 
Make Ahead:  I love to make this in a slow cooker earlier in the day. However, to prevent overcooking, save adding the shrimp until you're ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg