Shrimp Etouffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. cleaned shrimp
1/4 lb. margarine
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Season raw shrimp with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper (to taste) and set aside.
Melt margarine.
Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
Cook slowly in uncovered heavy pot until onions wilt.
Add shrimp and let simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
Dissolve cornstarch in water.
Add to mixture.
Cook 30 minutes.
Serve over rice.