Shrimp Etouffee(A-Too-Fay) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh or frozen raw shrimp, peeled
1/4 c. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped green peppers
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot sauce (more to taste)
hot cooked rice

Preparation

Make a shallow cut down shrimp; wash out vein.
Heat butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in onions, green peppers, celery and garlic.
Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except rice.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until shrimp are pink.
Serve over hot rice.
Makes 4 servings.