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Louisiana Shrimp Etouffee

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List of Ingredients



• 3 green onions, chopped
  
• 2 medium onions, chopped
  
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  
• 2 stalks celery, chopped fine
  
• 1 stick unsalted butter
  
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 1-1/2 lbs. raw shrimp, split
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• Juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 tsp lemon zest
  






Instructions



1. Saute the onions, bell peppers, and celery in the butter. Cook until the onions are crystal-clear. Add the flour, stirring until dissolved.
   
   
2. Add the shrimp, along with the bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 minutes.
   
   
3. Squeeze one lemon over the etouffee. Add the lemon zest. Remove bay leaf before serving.
   
   Serve with long-grain rice, a green salad, and garlic bread.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.