Southern Style Shrimp Etoufee

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1/3 cup shelled sweet baby peas
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 2 to 3 drops hot sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups hot cooked white rice

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it is liquid. Gradually whisk in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, until the flour turns a deep golden brown but does not overcook or burn, about 15 to 30 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup warm water until blended. Add the onion, peas, bell pepper, parsley, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is bright pink and firm and the bell pepper is tender, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the lime juice and hot sauce. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Pour the contents of the pan over the rice to serve.