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! Our Cajun Shrimp Stew is a delightful dish that perfectly balances bold flavors and comforting textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes, but it also serves up to four people, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy meal with friends.

Imagine the rich aroma of sautéed onions, celery, and bell peppers mingling with the spicy kick of cayenne pepper, all enveloped in a luscious roux that gives this stew its signature depth. The star of the show, succulent shrimp, cooks to perfection in a savory broth made from clam juice and water, creating a dish that is both hearty and satisfying. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein, this stew is a guilt-free indulgence that will leave you feeling nourished and energized.

Serve it over a bed of fluffy white rice to soak up every last drop of the flavorful broth, and garnish with fresh scallion greens for a pop of color and freshness. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Cajun Shrimp Stew is sure to impress and become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Dive into this delicious dish and experience the warmth and richness of Cajun cuisine!

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