Ingredients

  • 1 or more sticks butter
  • 8 tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. chopped parsley
  • 1 doz. green onions, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 lb. or more shrimp
  • 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 med. onions, chopped
  • 6 c. water
  • 3 cans tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tbsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Method

  • Cook butter and flour until browned; add vegetables. Saute 10-15 minutes. Add water and remaining ingredients except vinegar and shrimp. Simmer 30 minutes. Add vinegar and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add shrimp and bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes. The key is to not overcook your shrimp. Let them slowly simmer in the sauce until just cooked through.Serve over hot rice.