Shrimp Louisianne

From "River Roads Recipes II". A cookbook of La. cooking. Recipe submitted by Mrs. Weldon Smith

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 pan

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 2  onions, finely chopped
• 2  stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2  lbs raw shrimp, peeled
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  cups milk
• 4  tablespoons catsup
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley

Directions

1. Melt margarine in heavy skillet.
2. Saute vegetables.
3. Add raw, peeled shrimp and saute a few minutes longer.
4. Stir in flour, salt and chili powder.
5. Add milk gradually and cook 5 minute over low heat.
6. Add catsup and parsley.
7. Cook, covered, 10-15 minutes.
8. Serve over rice.