Cajun Shimp Stew
INGREDIENTS
3 lbs shrimp
1 ½ cup oil
1 ½ cup AP flour
2 cups chopped onion
½ cup chopped bell pepper
12 cups shrimp stock or water
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning – to taste
½ tsp dried thyme
DIRECTIONS
Peel and devein shrimp and set in refrigerator till needed
Heat oil in large Dutch oven over med high heat
Stir in the flour
Cook your Roux to a peanut butter color
About 10 minutes
Add onion and bell pepper
Cook till softened about 5 minutes
Slowly add your stock or water
Bring mixture to a boil
Reduce heat
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes
Add the salt, pepper, thyme and shrimp
Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
Serve over hot rice
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