Shrimp Sauce Piquant
2005-08-03- Course: Appetizers
- Yield : 4
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 30m
- Cook Time : 2:10 h
- Ready In : 2:40 h
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A good sauce piquant is full of flavor and sass. This recipe lives up to that reputation.
Dale Begnaud in memory of his mom’s great Cajun cooking
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oil
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 bunch green onions scallions
- 1 large onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 pounds shrimp, cleaned
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper
- water
Directions
Step 1
In a Dutch oven, make a dark brown roux with the flour and oil. Add chopped vegetables and cook until tender.
Step 2
Add tomato sauce and seasonings and cook until tender.
Step 3
Add enough water to make it stewy. Do not forget that the shrimp will release water.
Step 4
Simmer approximately 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add shrimp and cook about 20 more minutes.
Step 5
Serve hot over rice.
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