LOUISIANA SHRIMP STEW

Louisiana Shrimp Stew image

Provided by Melissa Spangler

Categories Cajun

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deheaded
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

Brown flour in a non stick skillet over medium heat. After flour is brown, set aside.
In another pot, melt butter and saute onion, green onion, garlic, celery, parsley until done.
Add tomato paste and stir until mixed.
Add browned flour, stirring until the mixture thickens. Add water if necessary to thin a little.
Add remaining seasonings and shrimp. Cook over low heat for about 15 minutes or until the shrimp are done. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 361.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 24.9