Willie Mae'S Shrimp Stew Recipe

Name: Willie Mae'S Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1 cup tomato puree; 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped; 2 russet potatoes; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and pepper; 2 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled and deveined; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 cup tomato puree
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 russet potatoes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
2 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Slice the potatoes lengthwise into quarters, then slice each quarter into 1/2 inch thick slices.
2
In a medium pot, add potatoes and fill with enough cold water to cover the potatoes completely.
3
Place on stove over medium high heat, bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes until potatoes are slightly tender.
4
Strain the potatoes and set aside.
5
In a large saute pan over a medium high heat add olive oil, celery, onion, green pepper and green onions and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook another minute.
6
Blend in tomato paste, tomato puree, fresh tomatoes, 1 cup water, cayenne and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer very slowly, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
8
Add parsley, potoatoes and uncooked, shelled, deveined shrimp and continue to cook over low heat for about 7 minutes, just until shrimp turn pink.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
10
Serve hot over rice.

572

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3 stalks celery, chopped, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Willie Mae'S 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.

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Willie Mae'S Shrimp Stew

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