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Peel and devein shrimp and set aside. Coat a large, heavy saucepan with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper,
celery, and garlic. Sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan and set aside in a bowl. Melt margarine in pan over medium heat then stir in flour. Cook 7 minutes or until very brown, stirring
constantly. Gradually add water, blending with a wire whisk. Stir in vegetable mixture, salt, pepper, red pepper, and clam juice. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add
shrimp and cook an additional 10 minutes or until shrimp are done.
In the meantime, cook rice so it finishes about the same time the shrimp mixture does. Serve shrimp etouffee over rice and
garnish with parsley sprig. Alternately, it could be served over your favorite pasta. Makes 6 servings.
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