Shrimp Etouffee

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 lb. large shrimp, well seasoned with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 3 large onions
  • 3 to 4 ribs celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 1/2 c. green onions, cut up fine
  • 1/2 c. parsley, chopped
  • cornstarch (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Finely chop onions, celery, garlic and bell pepper; makes for a much better gravy.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a heavy pot (cast-iron is ideal). Fry onions until just golden brown; add next 3 vegetables and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, then add seasoned shrimp.
  3. 3
    Cover tightly and let simmer on a low fire for 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir well.
  5. 5
    You may add cornstarch now to thicken gravy.
  6. 6
    Add parsley and green onions just before serving.
  7. 7
    Serve hot over cooked rice.

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