Classic New Orleans Shrimp Étouffée

This authentic shrimp étouffée recipe comes straight from my mother’s New Orleans kitchen. It’s a timeless Creole classic—simple, soulful, and built on rich tradition. Whether you’re cooking for Sunday dinner or craving Southern comfort on a weeknight, this made-from-scratch dish delivers big flavor with humble ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups seafood stock (or water)
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Cooked white rice, for serving

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