Shrimp Etouffee

15 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 3 c. cleaned raw shrimp (2 lb. in shell)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato puree
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. whole thyme
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In large skillet, saute onion, green onions, garlic and celery in butter until tender.
  2. 2
    Add flour, cook and stir until lightly browned.
  3. 3
    Add water, tomato puree, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and seasonings.
  4. 4
    Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 25 minutes or until sauce is almost of desired consistency.
  5. 5
    Add shrimps and continue cooking 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Serve with parsleyed rice.
  7. 7
    Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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