Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups butter
• 4 cups onions
• 5 cups celery, diced
• 5 cups bell peppers, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons red peppers (cayenne)
• 5 teaspoons paprika
• 5 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 6-8 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 5-6 1/2 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, celery, pepper and garlic until they are cooked down.

2. 2

   Stir in flour and cook until flour starts to brown; stirring constantly; this is known as a roux.

3. 3

   Stir in mushrooms, shrimp and water.

4. 4

   Cook for 10 to 20 minutes, until shrimp is done and sauce is thickened.

5. 5

   Serve over hot rice.