Cajun Shrimp Stew

Name: Cajun Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour; 3/4 cup oil; 1 quart water; 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and cleaned; 1/4 cup green onion, chopped, with some tops; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

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Recipe by Miss Annie

Another Cajun classic. Easy to prepare and oh so good!

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READY IN: 1hr 30mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

³⁄₄

cup flour
³⁄₄

cup oil
1

quart water
¹⁄₄

cup bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂

cup onion, chopped
2

lbs shrimp, peeled and cleaned
¹⁄₄

cup green onion, chopped, with some tops
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Make a roux by browning flour in hot oil over medium heat, until you get the desired color. Do not burn! (If you burn it, throw it away and start over).
Add water gradually, stirring constantly.
Add onions and green bell pepper.
Allow to simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Gravy should be thick).
Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and chopped green onions.
Cook for 20 minutes or until shrimp are done.

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