Ingredients

  • 16 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 onions (medium, chopped)
  • 1 green pepper (medium, chopped)
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 34 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1 12 lbs shrimp (uncooked, peeled, and deveined)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 8 ounces processed cheese, cubed

Method

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the onions, green pepper, celery, and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Stir in flour until blended.
  • Gradually stir in cream.
  • Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat and add shrimp, jalapeno pepper, and parley.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and cook 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in the noodles and heat through.