Shrimp Etouffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 lb. large shrimp, well seasoned with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper
1/4 c. oil
3 large onions
3 to 4 ribs celery
3 cloves garlic
1 large bell pepper
1/2 c. green onions, cut up fine
1/2 c. parsley, chopped
cornstarch (optional)

Preparation

Finely chop onions, celery, garlic and bell pepper; makes for a much better gravy.
Heat oil in a heavy pot (cast-iron is ideal). Fry onions until just golden brown; add next 3 vegetables and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, then add seasoned shrimp.
Cover tightly and let simmer on a low fire for 20 minutes.
Stir well.
You may add cornstarch now to thicken gravy.
Add parsley and green onions just before serving.
Serve hot over cooked rice.