Jul 14 2026
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1/2 Étouffée Recipe

Inspired by Dons Seafood - Lafayette
Time45m
Serves4

Fried popcorn shrimp & shrimp étouffée. Served over rice.

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Ingredients

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Fried Popcorn Shrimp

Shrimp Étouffée

Method

Fried Popcorn Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine the shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Stations

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine the cornmeal with a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Bread the Shrimp

    Dredge each shrimp in flour, shake off excess, dip in egg mixture, and then coat with cornmeal.

  4. 4

    Fry the Shrimp

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Shrimp Étouffée

  1. 5

    Make the Roux

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add the canned diced tomatoes, shrimp stock (or chicken broth), Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 7

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked through.

  4. 8

    Serve

    To serve, place a scoop of cooked rice on a plate, spoon the shrimp étouffée over the rice, and top with fried popcorn shrimp. Garnish with chopped green onions.

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