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Etouffee Street Tacos

Prep Time
20
 minutes
Cook Time
30
 minutes
Makes
12
 servings

Step 1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cook until it starts to brown and sprinkle in the flour while mixing and simmer until it turns a dark brown. About 10 – 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add the andouille sausage, onion, celery and peppers to the roux and cook until tender, about 8 – 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic and thyme and cook for a minute.

Step 4

Whisk in the broth. Add the tomatoes and seasoning. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Season with hot sauce and sea salt to taste.

Step 6

Mix some seasoning and chopped parsley with the towel dried shrimp.

Step 7

Heat a sauté pan. Add oil and then add shrimp.

Step 8

Sauté the shrimp quickly and cook until just done so they stay moist and tender. You want to get color into the shrimp so its okay if the seasoning burns a little.

Red Beans And Rice
Step 9

Over medium-high heat, sauté onions, celery, peppers and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add seasonings and turn to low heat and continue to sauté for 2 more minutes.

Step 10

Add cooked rice, beans and seasonings. Mix well. Add water or chicken stock if necessary to keep the mixture from sticking to the pan.