LOUISIANA SHRIMP PICANTE 
2 lbs. shrimp
1/4 c. shortening
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 oz. tomato paste
2 c. water
1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes
3 c. cooked rice

Peel and devein shrimp. Melt shortening. Stir in flour and brown. Add onions, green onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook until tender. Stir in salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, water, and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cleaned shrimp. Simmer another 15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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