Cilantro Shrimp

This is a spicy, roux based, shrimp dish and is great served over rice or pasta.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Stir in flour and cook 3 minutes , stirring constantly , to make a golden brown roux.

Add onions , celery , jalapeno and garlic.

Cook 3 minutes.

Gradually stir in clam juice.

Add cilantro , salt and pepper.

Cook 1 more minute.

Add shrimp and toss to coat.

Cover skillet and cook 3 minutes , or until shrimp is pink and no longer translucent.

Remove from heat , add lime juice and season to taste.

Serve immediately with cooked rice or angel hair pasta.

large shrimp, onion, celery, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, fresh lime juice, butter, flour, clam juice, salt, pepper, tabasco sauce