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Recipe Tags: Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Low Protein Healthy Gumbo Main Dish Seafood American Cajun Southern United States Low Fat Stews Shrimp Creole Dietary Low Sodium Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Shellfish 4 Hours Or Less

New Orleans Shrimp Stew

In louisiana, people make their gumbo so many different ways. It's all about what you like. This recipe is very much like a shrimp gumbo. It's easy to make and takes very little effort to make. We consider it a comfort food in my family. Serve with fresh french bread and a green salad.

Steps

Make a roux by heating oil on medium-high heat in stock pot.
Add flour to hot oil and continually whisk until your roux turn the color of peanut butter.
Add chopped vegetables and stir immediately.
Reduce heat to medium.
Allow to cook 3 minutes , while stirring every minute.
Add tomato paste and stir immediately.
Allow to cook another 3 minutes , while stirring every minute.
Slowly add 10 cups of water , chicken bouillon and creole seasoning.
Allow to slowly boil for 1 hour.
Stir about every 15 minutes.
Add raw shrimp and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green onion in each bowl.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, yellow onion, green bell pepper, celery ribs, garlic cloves, tomato paste, water, chicken bouillon, creole seasoning, raw shrimp, green onion, cooked rice, salt