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Shrimp Stew

The iconic duo, shrimp and rice, are together once again for this authentic Cajun crowd pleaser.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun

Ingredients

  • 1 cup prepared dark roux
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups hot water used in the beginning
  • 1/2-1 cup hot water (if needed at the end)
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper
  • Cajun seasoning to taste
  • 4 cups Cajun Country Long Grain Rice cooked

Instructions

  • Combine the dark roux and the 3 cups of water. Cook on high heat until roux is dissolved and it comes to a rolling boil — be sure to continue to stir so it doesn’t stick.
  • Add onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook until vegetables are clear.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add in shrimp, green onions, parsley and seasoning to taste. Cook on high for 5 minutes.
  • If too thick, add ½ – 1 cup of water for the right consistency.
  • Serve over Cajun Country Rice.
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Rice is a natural, raw, agricultural product. It may contain foreign material despite the use of modern cleaning equipment. Sort and remove foreign materials before cooking. And like all raw agricultural products, it may naturally contain heavy metals.