Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients

• 1 C flour
• 1 C corn oil
• 2 C chopped onions
• 1 C chopped celery
• ½ C bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 lb raw deveined shrimp
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 2 small cans tomato paste
• 3 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbs chopped parsley
• 2 tbs chopped green onion tops

Directions

1. Make a roux with the flour and oil.
2. Add onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until soft.
3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, mix well, and cook about 5 minutes.
4. Add 6 C water. Let simmer for about 1 hour.
5. Add 3 lb of raw deveined shrimp and cook for 15 minutes.
6. Add parsley and onion tops about 5 minutes before serving. Serve over rice.