Microwave Shrimp Étouffée

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This is a very easy shrimp étouffée recipe that utilizes your microwave! I usually add four dashes of hot pepper sauce to the dish, but bring the hot stuff to the table in case someone wants a zestier dinner! This recipe is one I learned while going to school in southern Louisiana - Geaux Tigers!

Submitted by TEXICANTWIN
Updated on August 8, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped green onion

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 4 cloves minced garlic

  • ½ cup celery, diced

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

  • 1 pound cleaned shrimp

  • salt to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. In a 2-quart microwave safe dish, combine butter, onion, green onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery. Heat on High settings for 8 to 9 minutes.

  2. Stir in parsley, tomato paste, soup, shrimp, salt, hot pepper sauce and cayenne. Heat on High setting for 5 minutes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until mixture thickens. Serve over white rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
11g Fat
9g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 636mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 346mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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