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INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 lb. oleo or 3 tbsp. oil
1 cup onions, chopped fine
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 and 1/2 cups water
salt, black pepper and cayenne to taste
PROCEDURE
- Split shrimp and season generously with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Set aside.
- Melt oleo or oil and add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic
- Cook slowly in uncovered heavy pot until onions are wilted
- Add seasoned shrimp and let simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to mixture
- Cook another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Serve over cooked rice
- Serves 4
