Cajun Shrimp Stew

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Cajun Shrimp Stew
35 min.
4
259kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of New Orleans! This Cajun Shrimp Stew is a delightful blend of bold flavors and comforting textures, perfect for any meal of the day. Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes this stew truly special is its rich, velvety roux, which forms the base of the dish. As you stir the oil and flour together, the aroma of toasting flour fills your kitchen, setting the stage for a delicious meal. The addition of fresh vegetables like onion, celery, and green bell pepper adds a delightful crunch and depth of flavor, while the succulent shrimp brings a touch of the sea to your plate.

This recipe is not only dairy-free but also quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. With only 259 calories per serving, you can indulge in this flavorful dish without any guilt. Serve it over a bed of fluffy white rice to soak up every last drop of the savory broth, and watch as your loved ones gather around the table, eager to dig in.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that’s bursting with Cajun flair. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • small rib celery stalks finely chopped
  • fluid ounces bottled clam juice 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green finely chopped
  • medium onion chopped
  • servings rice white
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 1.3 pound shrimp deveined peeled per pound)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Stir together oil and flour in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) with a metal or wooden spatula, then cook over moderate heat, scraping back and forth constantly, until roux is the color of light milk chocolate, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook, scraping back and forth occasionally, until bell pepper is softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in clam juice, water, salt, and cayenne and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in scallion greens and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories259kcal
Protein46.48%
Fat26.94%
Carbs26.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.3
Glycemic Load
5.56
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.766086829745%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.89mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:258.9kcal
12.94%
Fat:7.82g
12.03%
Saturated Fat:1.22g
7.65%
Carbohydrates:17.36g
5.79%
Net Carbohydrates:15.86g
5.77%
Sugar:3.8g
4.23%
Cholesterol:228.21mg
76.07%
Sodium:533.76mg
23.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.36g
60.71%
Phosphorus:334.64mg
33.46%
Copper:0.62mg
31.13%
Vitamin K:31.44µg
29.94%
Vitamin C:21.64mg
26.23%
Magnesium:61.48mg
15.37%
Potassium:535.3mg
15.29%
Zinc:2.12mg
14.16%
Calcium:112.79mg
11.28%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.23%
Iron:1.45mg
8.08%
Folate:31.75µg
7.94%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.85%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.21%
Fiber:1.5g
6%
Vitamin A:293.8IU
5.88%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.24%
Selenium:3.24µg
4.62%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.95%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.93%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.53%
Source:Epicurious