Shrimp Étouffée Delicious Cajun Comfort Any Night - Seafood…

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
• ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup/150g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. ¾ cup/115g)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. ¾ cup/115g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. ½ cup/75g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups (945ml) chicken broth
• 2 tbsp (30ml) tomato paste
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup (approx. 15g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Cooked rice, for serving