Description
A beloved Louisiana dish featuring shrimp in a rich, flavorful sauce over rice, capturing the essence of coastal cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light brown color (about 5 minutes).
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are soft (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink (about 3-5 minutes).
- Serve the shrimp mixture over cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp and experiment with the Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.
