How to Make Smothered Shrimp

By ginmarie

How to Make Smothered Shrimp How to Make Smothered Shrimp

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Perfect Cajun appetizer to any meal (not spicy)

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

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
Step1
In a large, heavy skillet, cook onion in vegetable oil until clear.
Step2
Add shrimp, water and ketchup, mixing gently. Bring ingredients to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes, leaving some water.
Step3
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.

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TeryLynne

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on 9/27/2008 Sounds so good!

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