Shrimp Etouffee

Shrimp Etouffee, Chef Frank shows you how to make it from scratch.
While this recipe has more than a few steps. Its easy to execute.
Chef Frank shows you how to make Shrimp Etouffee, step by step.
I need to give credit to Chef Paul Prudhome for this recipe. I made a few minor tweaks, with the stock preparation and assembly.
INGREDIENTS
shells from 2 pounds of shrimp
1/2 pounds shrimp...serves 2
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced green pepper
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced scallion
4 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 TBSP vegetable oil
2 tsp tomato paste
3/4 cups flour
3/4 cups vegetable oil
2 TBSP unsalted butter
2 TBSP creole/cajun seasoning
1/4 chopped carrot
1 tsp salt
RECIPE
Shrimp Stock
1. In saucepan heat 2 TBSP vegetable oil.
2. Add 1/4 cup each chopped celery, onion and carrot.
3. Add shrimp shells, sauce on medium high for 2 minutes.
4. Add bay leaf, dry sherry, salt, water and tomato paste.
5. Cook for 20 minutes on low boil, strain liquid and set aside. This should yield about 2- 3 cups of stock.
Etouffee Mix
1. In large pan heat 3/4 vegetable oil.
2. Test oil with bit of flour to make sure its hot. Oil should bubble lightly and the flour should dissipate.
3. Whisk flour in gradually. Stir constantly.
4. Cook until medium dark brown.
5. Add all minced veggies, creole seasoning and 1 cup shrimp stock. Combine with which and set aside.
The Dish
1. In sautee pan heat 1 TBSP vegetable oil.
2. Sear 6 shrimp on each side then remove from pan.
3. Add 1/3 cup etouffee mix to sautee pan along with 1/4 cup shrimp stock. Whisk together.
4. Return shrimp to pan. Adjust gravy for desired thickness.
5. Finish by add 1 TBSP unsalted butter.
6. Serve with white rice

[@marcuscicero9587]

guy is a good cook. knocked out a quick and delicious shrimp stock in no time

[@marcuscicero9587]

some of the best cooks are just average guys who like to duplicate delicious meals they have had in their lifetime. often times you don't get it the first time but you keep after it. I did this with a lot of recipes. thanks again for the vid Frank, you're a guy I'd like to meet

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

Thank you my friend

[@jobond3317]

Thank you for giving hints on how to make some of the recipes before and how to store them. Great recipe must try

[@jackf9919]

My mouth is watering!!! Damn I gotta make this!!

[@kevinbarnes1049]

Good job ! You nailed it!

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

Thanks Kev

[@apedreus]

My favorite shrimp preparation. Used to eat this at the Bon Ton Cafe in New Orleans. That version had diced tomatoes in it. This recipe looks great. Looking forward to you cooking it for me - I'll bring the beer. Or maybe champagne would be good with this.

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

🥸

[@kimvilov2505]

Oh, this looks so good Frank!

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

😘

[@nikjames6090]

Looks ABSOLUTELY delicious 😋
Thank you !

[@johnbwalshjr5117]

Can’t wait to try this one! Please do a video of how you do your version of shrimp cocktail. Thanks.

[@keeshielawson-yo1xx]

Thank u

[@Rossyanilaccesorios]

Fantastic. I will make it sometime.

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

Thanks Rossy😎

[@jimmiebogan3716]

Must try❤

[@marcuscicero9587]

Frank, ya did good. thanks, one of the best etouffee presentations on UA-cam

[@grapewiz]

Taste how good that looks??? LOL, you're killin' me, Captain. Thanks for the recipe... That's what I'll be making next week for Fat Tuesday

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

Thanks my friend😎

[@purpe34]

Damm you can cook!!

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

Thank you my friend

[@brettbrignac7591]

you lost me at celery.