Smothered Shrimp

Name: Smothered Shrimp
Ingredients: Oil, for frying; 2 pounds fresh or frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; Salt; Flour, for dredging and thickening; 1 large onion, chopped; Water; 4 cups cooked white rice

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

Oil, for frying
2 pounds fresh or frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Salt
Flour, for dredging and thickening
1 large onion, chopped
Water
4 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1

Heat oil in skillet.
2

Lightly season shrimp with pepper, garlic powder, and salt and then dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.
3

Lightly fry until shrimp turn pink and curl, about 2 minutes per side.
4

Remove from skillet and drain.
5

Saute onions in the same pan until they begin to soften.
6

Add a couple tablespoons of flour and whisk well to make a roux.
7

Season with a little more salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
8

Whisk in water, 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
9

Add shrimp and simmer in gravy for 10 minutes.
10

Serve over white rice.