How to Make A Hearty Shrimp and Sausage Stew

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Make A Hearty Shrimp and Sausage Stew

This article will teach you how to make a hearty shrimp and sausage stew.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Butterfly the shrimp by making a deep slit down the back of each from the large end and go to the tail. Cut but not through inside the curve of the shrimp then devein the shrimp. I use around 4 pounds.
Step 2

Cook 3 large onions cut into 1 inch pieces in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes stirring occasionally until they are golden brown. Add 2 cans of tomato sauce and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until it becomes thick. Add 3 cans of diced tomatoes with zesty green chiles, 5 ribs of celery cut into 1 inch pieces, 3 green bell peppers seeded and sliced into 1 inch strips and 2 cups of water.
Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce slowly thickens. Add 3 garlic cloves chopped and divided and simmer for 30 minutes. Stirring 1 to 2 cups of water as needed to maintain a stew like consistency stir in 1 pound of spicy smoked sausage sliced and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Stirring in 1 to 2 cups of water as needed.
Step 4

Prepare the rice according to the package.
Step 5

Stir 6 green onions chopped, 1 cup of freshly chopped parsley, the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into the sausage mixture. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and bring it to a boil over medium high heat.
Step 6

Stir together 1/4 cup of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of water. Stir into the shrimp and sausage mixture stirring until the mixture is thick and glossy. Serve over hot cooked rice.