SHRIMP ETOUFFEE (From Louisiana)

prep time:
15 min
total time:
30 min
Makes 6 servings
MichaelMichael Martin

ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh or frozen med. raw shrimp in shells 1/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 med. onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
  • 1 small. green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
  • 1 med. stalk celery, sliced (about 1/2 c.)
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 tbsp. parsley, fresh
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp. red pepper sauce or hot sauce
  • Hot cooked rice

directions

  • 1

    Peel shrimp (if shrimp are frozen, do not thaw; peel under running cold water) each shrimp; wash out sand vein.

  • 2

    Heat margarine in 3 quart saucepan over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in flour and brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp, water, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper and hot sauce.

  • 3

    Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered stirring occasionally, until Shrimp are pink. Makes 4 servings.

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