Shrimp Stew

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe from Everyday is a Party Cookbook, by Emeril Lagasse, with Marcelle Bienvenu and Felicia Willett, published by William Morrow, 1999

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Shrimp Festival

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Total Time:
3 hr 10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
3 hr 0 min
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium-size shrimp, shells and heads on
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and finely chopped

Directions

Peel the shrimp and reserve the shells and heads. Refrigerate the shrimp and put the shells and heads in a large saucepan. Add the water, onions, bay leaves, and 1 tablespoon of the salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard the peelings and set the shrimp stock aside. Combine the oil and flour in a large cast iron pot or enameled cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Stirring slowly and constantly, make a roux the color of peanut butter, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring, until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the shrimp stock and whisk to blend the roux. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for 1 1/2 hours. Add the shrimp, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley Ladle into individual soup bowls, garnish with the chopped egg, and serve hot.

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  • on July 18, 2009

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    This is great. I took shortcuts everywhere to make it easier. I used instant roux and boxed seafood stock. I really enjoyed the flavor. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it has the background of a gumbo. I will make this again.

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  • on February 25, 2009

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    It is hard to find recipes online that are truly creole in nature. This recipe does not dissapoint. I personally don't boil the heads, but I do use the tail shells for my stock. I also serve this over rice and leave the boiled eggs whole in the stew for those in my family who don't like the taste of boiled egg. This is a recipe you will make over and over again.

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  • on July 12, 2005

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    This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made this three of four times for guests and they always love it. I save my shrimp shells in a freezer bag and when I have enough I make this recipe. If you love shrimp, you'll love this one.

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