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Shrimp and Olive Etoufée

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From: California Olive Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 20 min.

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Wine Pairings

  1. Chenin Blanc
  2. Sauvignon Blanc
This popular Cajun dish packs plenty of New Orleans spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tbs canola oil
  • 2 cups diced yellow onion (1/4-inch)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced green bell peppers (1/2-inch)
  • 1 cup diced celery (1/4-inch)
  • 2 Tbs all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes in juice
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup olives, whole, pitted
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 2 Tbs heavy cream

Directions

  • Heat canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add onions, peppers and celery and cook for 4-5 minutes. Stir in flour and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in tomatoes, olives, chicken broth, salt, thyme and pepper. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Add shrimp, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in green onions and heavy cream and cook until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 330
  Calories from Fat 165 (50%)
(29%)Total Fat 19g
(15%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(61%)Cholesterol 183mg
(36%)Sodium 872mg
(15%)Potassium 526mg
Total Carbohydrate 15g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(52%)Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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