Shrimp Etouffee

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. shrimp (canned or fresh)
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. cold water
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel if using fresh shrimp; set aside.
  2. 2
    Melt oil.
  3. 3
    Add onion, celery and tomato paste.
  4. 4
    Cook slowly in heavy, uncovered, pot until onion is wilted.
  5. 5
    Dissolve cornstarch in cold water.
  6. 6
    Add to mixture.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil and add seasoning and shrimp.
  8. 8
    Cook over medium heat 20 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve over rice.

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