INGREDIENTS
6 tbsp
unsalted butter
1/2 cup
all-purpose flour
4 cups
chopped onions
2 cups
chopped green bell peppers
2 cups
chopped celery
2 tbsp
minced garlic
1 14.5 ounce can
diced tomatoes
2
bay leaves
2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
cayenne pepper
2 tbsp
Essence, recipe follows
1 qt
shrimp stock, recipe follows
3 lb
medium shrimp (21 to 25 count per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 cup
chopped parsley leaves
Steamed white rice, for serving
1/2 cup
thinly sliced green onion tops, for garnish
2 1/2 tbsp
paprika
2 tbsp
salt
2 tbsp
garlic powder
1 tbsp
black pepper
1 tbsp
onion powder
1 tbsp
cayenne pepper
1 tbsp
dried oregano
1 tbsp
dried thyme
1 lb
(about 1 quart) shrimp shells and heads
1 cup
coarsely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup
coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup
coarsely chopped carrots
3
smashed garlic cloves
1
bay leaf
1 tsp
black peppercorns
1 tsp
dried thyme
2 tsp
salt