Chicken, Shrimp & Sausage Etouffee
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ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as grape seed, vegetable, or canola), divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 7 ounces andouille or other smoked sausage, sliced `
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed to thin the gravy
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • U.S.-grown long grain rice, cooked according to package

Method

  • Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings and set to the side.

  • Step 2

    Season the chicken chunks and the shrimp with 1 teaspoon each of the spice blend and set to the side.

  • Step 3

    Season the chicken chunks and the shrimp with 1 teaspoon each of the spice blend and set to the side.

  • Step 4

    Season the chicken chunks and the shrimp with 1 teaspoon each of the spice blend and set to the side.

  • Step 5

    Next add shrimp to the skillet and cook and until the shrimp just turn pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set to the side.

  • Step 6

    Add remaining oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted add the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until it comes together. The consistency should be like a loose paste or peanut butter. Keep stirring while roux is cooking to prevent burning. Cook roux to a medium brown or peanut butter color, about 10-15 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and sauté until they start to soften about 4-5 minutes. Stir in remaining spice mixture. Whisk in chicken broth. Simmer and reduce the sauce for about 15-20 minutes. Add a little more chicken broth to thin the gravy if needed.

  • Step 8

    Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 7-10 minutes. Return the sausage and shrimp to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until warmed through. Taste and add more salt, in 1/4 teaspoon increments, and pepper if needed.

  • Step 9

    Serve over steamed U.S.-grown long grain rice.