Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 cups water 6 oz can tomato paste 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped 1 tsp parsley, snipped 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce Dash ground cayenne pepper 1 bay Leaf 2 cups medium shrimp, cooked 2 cups hot cooked rice Directions:In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until tender but not browned. Stir in the flour. Add the water, tomato paste, green pepper, celery, parsley, salt, hot pepper sauce, ground red pepper, and bay leaf. Cook uncovered over medium low heat for about 30 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir the shrimp and heat through Remove the bay leaf. Serve over hot cooked rice. |