Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. flour
2/3 c. oil
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1/4 c. green onion tops, chopped
1 1/2 qt. hot water
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 lb. shrimp (raw and peeled)
1/4 c. green onion tops, chopped

Preparation

Mix the oil and flour together in a 4-cup measure to make a roux.
Cook on High for 6 to 7 minutes until dark brown.
Stir and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute longer to give good dark color.
Add onion, celery and bell pepper to roux in measuring cup.
Stir and return to microwave.
Saute on High 3 minutes.
Add garlic, parsley and green onion to roux.
Stir and return to microwave. Saute on High 2 minutes.
At this time, if oil has risen to the top, pour off.
Slowly add enough hot tap water to bring roux to the 4-cup mark.
Stir and you will have a smooth, dark roux. Transfer roux to a 4-quart casserole.
Cooking time:
12 minutes.