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
- 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.
- In a small skillet, melt margarine. Add flour and cook and stir until nut brown (roux). This can take a while, be patient.
- 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.
- Serve over rice.
- Servings: 6
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