Authentic Shrimp Étouffée Recipe | Cajun Classic - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 2 lbs shell-on shrimp or 3 lbs head-on shrimp.
• 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
• 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced.
• 2 large celery ribs, diced.
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed.
• 2 tbsp tomato paste.
• 1/2 cup dry sherry or brandy (optional).
• 1 bay leaf.
• Parsley sprigs.
• 4 thyme sprigs.
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
• 1 medium yellow onion (8 oz).
• 2 large celery ribs (6 oz).
• 1 large green bell pepper (8 oz).
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped.
• 3 scallions, sliced.
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano.
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
• 1/4 tsp onion powder.
• 1/4 tsp cayenne.
• 1/8 tsp hot paprika (optional).
• 3 cups shrimp stock.
• 2 bay leaves.
• Salt and pepper.
• Rice for serving.