Shrimp Etouffee

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

butter

4 tbsp

flour

1 lb

shrimp (shelled and deveined)

1/2

lemon sliced

2 cups

chicken broth

1 cup

onion (diced)

1/2 cup

celery (diced)

1/2 cup

bell pepper (diced)

4 cloves

garlic (chopped)

1 tsp

fresh thyme (chopped)

1 14 ounce can

diced tomato

1 tbsp

Creole or Cajun seasoning (your favorite blend and adjust to your tastes)

hot sauce

sea salt

1/4 cup

green onions (sliced for garnish)

Italian parsley (chopped for garnish)