Shrimp Etouffee Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp, cleaned and halved
1/4 lb. oleo or 3 Tbsp. oil
1 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. bell pepper
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. chopped celery
4 cloves pressed garlic
1 1/2 c. water
salt, pepper and cayenne to taste

Preparation

Season shrimp with spices and set aside.
Melt oleo; add onions, celery, pepper and garlic.
Cook slowly until onions are wilted.
Add shrimp; simmer and stir occasionally.
Cook 20 minutes.
Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to mixture.
Cook 15 minutes.
Serve over rice.