Shrimp Etouffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh shrimp
1/4 lb. margarine
1 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
seasoning to taste

Preparation

Split shrimp and season with salt, pepper and cayenne (be careful with the cayenne!); set aside.
Melt margarine and add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic.
Cook slowly until onion is wilted.
Add shrimp and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Dissolve cornstarch in water and add mixture.
Cook another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over cooked rice.