Ingredients

8tbspunsalted butter

4tbspolive oil

1yellow onion,chopped finely

1green bell pepper,chopped finely

4stalkscelery,chopped finely

3clovesgarlic,chopped finely

¼cupflour

¼cuptomato paste

2tsphot sauce

2cupswater

1tspkosher salt

¼tspcoarse ground black pepper

2tbspcajun seasoning

2lbsshrimp,peeled and deveined, 13-15 count

Preparation

To a large dutch oven add the butter, olive oil, chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic on medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent.

Add in the flour and stir until it is completely absorbed then add in the tomato paste, hot sauce, water, salt, black pepper, cajun seasoning, and shrimp.

Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat until the shrimp is cooked through.

Serve over scoops of cooked rice.