How to Make Smothered Shrimp

Perfect Cajun appetizer to any meal (not spicy)

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 3 pounds of unpeeled shrimp, leave heads on
• 2 cups of water
• 3 tablespoons of ketchup (or 1/2 small can tomato sauce)
• 5 slices bread, slightly torn into pieces
• salt, pepper, Tony's seasoning, garlic and dried parsley to taste

1. In a large, heavy skillet, cook onion in vegetable oil until clear.

2. Add shrimp, water and ketchup, mixing gently. Bring ingredients to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes, leaving some water.

3. Add bread to thicken sauce. Season to desired taste.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove heads, peel tails and enjoy!
• DO NOT OVERCOOK because heads will fall off.

[TeryLynne]

on 9/27/2008 Sounds so good!