Ingredients

  • Seasoning Mix:
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
  • Combine the seasoning mix in a small bowl. Set a side.
  • 2 pounds peeled medium shrimp
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup white onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter

Method

  • Boil stock with 1/2 stick of the butter. Heat olive oil in a skillet add 1 stick butter, stir in flour, whisk roux constantly until very smooth. Stir in vegetables, seasoning and hot sauce.
  • Continue to saute for about 5 minutes. Separately saute shrimp in remaining butter. Combine shrimp with seasoning mix. Add to stock. Stir well and serve at once.