SHRIMP STEW

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Being of Cajun decent, we grew up eating Shrimp Stew. It was a hearty, cheap meal (hard to believe). I remember sitting with my siblings and mother, cleaning the shrimp. As the oldest of 8 children, we had a lot of helping hands, but a lot of mouths to feed. Shrimp Stew goes a long way but it is oh so yummy!

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb shrimp, clean and deviened
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp red pepper, more if you like it spicy
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 c water, approximate
1 c dark roux, (see microwave roux recipe)

Steps:

  • 1. In a dutch oven or deep skillet, saute onions and bell peppers until clear. Add water and bring to a boil. Spoon in roux. Dissolve the roux and add more water until it is the right consistency for you. It should be a little thick.
  • 2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, rubbing until mixed well. Add shrimp to gravy and simmer on low until the shrimp are tender, approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
  • 3. Serve over rice.

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