Southern-Style Creamy Shrimp over Rice |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you are looking for an easy dish for your family or potluck, this shrimp and rice dish is the perfect choice. Ingredients:
6 cups cooked white rice, kept warm |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
1/2 cup celery, chopped |
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
12 ounces evaporated milk |
3/4 cup water |
3 tablespoons tomato paste |
16 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, peeled and thawed |
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
3/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add celery, green pepper, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in flour.
4. Gradually stir in evaporated milk, water and tomato paste.
5. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil.
6. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture slightly thickens.
7. Stir in shrimp, parsley, seasoning, salt and hot pepper sauce.
8. Cook until heated through.
9. Serve over rice.
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