Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup minced green onions
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth, clam juice OR water
• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Hot sauce, as desired
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
• 3 cups cooked rice

In a large saute pan over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, and stir, cooking, until thick and bubbly. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and garlic, and saute until the vegetables are wilted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add all seasonings and stir to combine. Add tomatoes with their juices, and broth or water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, hot sauce, and half of the parsley and green onions (saving the rest for garnish) and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes. Serve over rice with remaining parsley and green onions.

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