Creole Shrimp Stew

Directions

Blend in flour and whisk until it burns a peanut brown color.

Add celery, onion, green pepper and green onions and cook, stirring until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.

Blend in tomato paste, seafood stock, water, lemon juice, sugar and spices to taste.

Stir to blend mixture into a roux.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer very slowly, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Add uncooked, shelled, deveined shrimp and parsley and continue to cook over low heat, just until shrimp turn pink.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

Serve hot over hot rice.