Shrimp Stew Recipe

Name: Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 1/2 c. flour; 1 3/4 c. chopped onion; 3/4 c. sliced scallions; 1/3 c. chopped celery; 4 tsp. minced garlic; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp. cayenne; 3 whole bay leaves, crushed; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 2 lb. ripe Creole tomatoes, chopped; 3 c. water; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 lb. white potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 lb. whole fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. flour
1 3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. sliced scallions
1/3 c. chopped celery
4 tsp. minced garlic
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne
3 whole bay leaves, crushed
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 lb. ripe Creole tomatoes, chopped
3 c. water
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 lb. white potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 lb. whole fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
In 6 to 8-quart pot, heat oil and stir in flour.
2
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until a medium brown roux is formed, about 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Lower heat and add chopped onion, shallots, celery and garlic.
4
Stir thoroughly and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Add salt, pepper, cayenne, bay leaves, thyme and mix well.
6
Add chopped tomatoes, water and lemon juice, then simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently. Add the cubed potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
7
Add the shrimp; cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. vegetable oil, 1/2 c. flour, 1 3/4 c. chopped onion, 3/4 c. sliced scallions, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Stew

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