shrimp stew

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathy Sterling
Cypress, TX

This shrimp dish is thick and hearty, great for any meal, but we love it on a cold day. Similar to gumbo, but it is much thicker and we serve it over cooked white rice. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For shrimp stew

  • 2 - 3 lb
    cleaned & deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 c
    dark roux
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper, more if you like it spicey
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil

How To Make shrimp stew

  • 1
    Saute onions & bell peppers in oil until clear
  • 2
    Add approximately 2 cups of water and bring to a boil
  • 3
    Spoon in roux. Dissolve the roux. Keep adding water and roux until you have a medium to thick consistency
  • 4
    Season both the gravy and the shrimp with salt, black & red pepper as desired.
  • 5
    Add the shrimp to the gravy and simmer on low until the shrimp are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • 6
    Serve over cooked white rice, if desired.

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