Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• ½ large onion, chopped
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 4 cups seafood stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 tsp. each paprika and granulated garlic
• 2 tsp. each dried thyme and oregano
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. each white pepper and cayenne pepper
• 1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp.)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ large onions, diced (3 cups)
• 2 ribs celery, diced (1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
• 1 can diced tomatoes in juice (14.5 oz.)
• ¼ cup each chopped fresh parsley and sliced scallions
• Salt to taste