New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Rice Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 6 canned whole plum tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can), crushed 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste 1 pound large shrimp (21 to 30), peeled and deveined 2 cups cooked white rice, for serving Directions 1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, and stir until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, spices, salt, and hot sauce. 2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft and mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook until pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Sprinkle shrimp with parsley, and serve over rice.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:50:01 +0000
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