Shrimp Etouffee
1/4 Cup + 2 tsp. butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
clove garlic, pressed
flour
1 1/2 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 Cup + 2 tsp. chopped fresh mushrooms
2 3/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 can tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper or hot sauce to taste
Worcestershire to taste
1. In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions, celery, and garlic for about 45 minutes or until they are cooked down.
2. Stir in flour, but do not brown. Pour in 1/2 cup of water or broth and mushrooms. Stir in tomato paste and seasonings.
3. Add the shrimp and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring often. The sauce should be thick and have a gravy-like consistency.
4. Serve over cooked rice or pasta.
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