LEAP Recipes: Shrimp Etouffee’

1 stick Butter

2 cups chopped onions

1 cup celery

½ cup chopped bell peppers

1 pound shrimp

1 tablespoon flour (LEAP APPROVED Source)

1 cup water

1 tsp Sea Salt

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

2 tbsp chopped parsley

3 tbsp chopped green onions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onions, celery, and bell peppers and sauté’ until soft and golden (10-12 minutes).  Add the Shrimp. Reduce heat to medium stirring occasionally. Cook Shrimp for about 10-12 minutes.

Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the shrimp mixture.  Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.  Add the parsley and green onions and cook for about 2 minutes.

Serve over Rice