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    Shrimp Etouffee My Way


    List of Ingredients


    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
    • 2 large stalks celery, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 bunch green onions with tops, sliced
    • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 stick margarine
    • 8 tablespoons flour
    • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth


    Instructions


    1. Saute onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and green onions in oil until soft, about 10-15 minutes. Add salt, cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, basil, and thyme.

    2. In a small skillet, melt margarine. Add flour and cook and stir until nut brown (roux). This can take a while, be patient.

    3. Add roux to veggies and cook and stir till well blended. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink. Add broth and cook and stir until thickened, reduce heat and simmer about 8-10 minutes.

    4. Serve over rice.
    5. Servings: 6


 

 

 


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