Audry's Shrimp Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup small, peeled shrimp
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced celery
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• make the roux: in a heavy bottomed sauce pan, over medium heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. add flour all at once and stir constantly until the roux is golden brown. (note: do not cook the roux too fast. if black flecks appear, the roux is burned and you must discard and start over. it may take 45 minutes to 1 hour to make the roux. the end result is worth the time.)
• add the onion to the roux and cook, stirring constantly, until onion is soft and light brown.
• lower heat to simmer and add the shrimp and cook for about 10 minutes. slowly stir in the water. raise heat to medium and continue cooking until the stew reaches a boil. stir in the green bell pepper, celery, parsley, salt and pepper.
• turn heat down to a simmer and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes to blend flavors. taste and adjust seasonings.