1 lb. crawfish or shrimp
1 stick butter
2 onions, chopped
1 lg. bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (12 oz.) can V-8 juice
1 can Rotel tomatoes
3 to 4 tbsp. flour
Salt and pepper and paprika to taste
Parsley

Melt butter; add flour and stir continuously until mixture is golden brown. Add onions, bell pepper and celery; then saute until wilted. Stir in approximately 3/4 of the V-8 juice and the Rotel tomatoes. Cook on medium heat for about 45 minutes. Add salt, pepper and paprika. Add crawfish or shrimp; raise heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Add parsley during last few minutes of cooking time. Serve over rice.

OTE: Crawfish or shrimp may be seasoned prior to cooking for additional
flavor.