Shrimp Étouffée

Name: Shrimp Étouffée
Ingredients: For the Shrimp Stock:; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Reserved shells from 2 pounds large shrimp (see below); 1 small onion, coarsely chopped; 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped; 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; For the Etouffee:; 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter; 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 cup tomato paste; 3 tablespoons thyme leaves, finely chopped; 3 dried bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved; 2 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce, plus more for serving; 6 large scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt; Steamed rice and lemon wedges, for serving

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Ingredients

For the Shrimp Stock:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Reserved shells from 2 pounds large shrimp (see below)
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
For the Etouffee:
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons thyme leaves, finely chopped
3 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
2 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce, plus more for serving
6 large scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
Steamed rice and lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

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