Shrimp Etouffee(Cajun French) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. Mazola oil
1/2 c. flour
1 lb. cleaned and deveined shrimp
1 small bell pepper, chopped small
1 small onion, chopped small
2 ribs celery, chopped small
salt and pepper to taste
Tabasco sauce is optional

Preparation

Start by making a roux.
Place oil in large hot skillet (iron) or heavy pot.
Add flour to hot oil gradually and mix well.
Brown flour as dark as possible without burning.
Put in salt and pepper.
Add shrimp and stir to coat with roux for a few minutes. Add other ingredients; continue stirring for a few minutes.
Start adding water and stir as you would to make gravy.
Add water as needed and simmer for 20 minutes to desired consistency.
Serve over rice.
Serves 4 people.