Seriously Spicy Shrimp Stew
Source of Recipe
Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem
List of Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cubed, peeled potato
2 cups diced tomato
1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 to 4 cups cooked white rice
Recipe
In a 6-quart pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in flour until absorbed. Stir in the water, Old Bay seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Add the potato, tomato, and mixed vegetables. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Add more water if necessary.
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes.
Serve over cooked rice.
Makes 4 servings.
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