Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 14- ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning such as Slap Your Mama
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp of all purpose flour (1 tsp corn starch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 lb of large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp hot sauce (to taste)
  • 1 medium scallion (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, garlic and celery and saute until tender.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, cajun spice, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 20-30 minutes.
  • Make a slurry of the flour and water and stir into the tomato mixture.
  • Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  • Lightly season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and add immediately to the tomato mixture.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; stir together.
  • Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, adjust salt if needed.
  • Add chopped green onion and parsley and serve.