Ingredients
2tspolive oil
1medium onion,chopped
½cupgreen bell pepper,chopped
½cupcelery,chopped
2garlic cloves,minced
14oztomatoes,diced
8oztomato sauce
¼tspcayenne pepper
¼tspcajun seasoning
1bay leaf
1tbspall purpose flour,or 1 tsp corn starch for gluten-free
2tbspwater
1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined
2tspworcestershire sauce
2tsphot sauce,to taste
1medium scallion,sliced
2tbspfresh parsley,chopped
salt,to taste
Preparation
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, garlic and celery and saute until tender.
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, cajun spice, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
Make a slurry of the flour and water and stir into the tomato mixture.
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Lightly season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and add immediately to the tomato mixture.
Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; stir together.
Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, adjust salt if needed.
Add chopped green onion and parsley and serve.
