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["In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.", "Add the flour to make a roux and cook to peanut butter color.", "Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.", "Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the water and stir well.", "Add the Essence, and bay leaves, and reduce the heat to medium.", "Add the tomatoes, sherry, parsley, and thyme, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.", "Reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.", "Add the shrimp and cook just until they curl and turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes.", "Add the green onions and cook for 2 minutes.", "Remove from the heat.", "Remove and discard the bay leaves.", "Serve hot over steamed rice with the Fried Mirliton Strips.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
