SYLVIA'S SHRIMP SUPPER

Sylvia's Shrimp Supper image

This is a simple, quick supper that is ready for serving in less than half an hour. Feel free to substitute crab for shrimp and add any vegetables you have on hand, the result is just as tasty! Serve over hot linguini, garnish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Provided by SKEHLER

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup thinly sliced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
4 cups milk
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 (4 ounce) cans small shrimp, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large saucepan melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Stir and cook over medium heat until onion is slightly translucent (carrot and celery will remain crunchy).
Stir in milk and bring mixture to a gentle boil.
Remove one cup milk from the mixture. Stir flour into the one cup of milk, continue stirring until the flour has dissolved and there are no lumps. Return the milk and flour mixture to the saucepan. Stir in the parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until mixture thickens. Stir in the shrimp and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 131.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 274.1 mg, Sugar 13.6 g