SOUTHERN-STYLE CREAMY SHRIMP OVER RICE

• PREP TIME
  10 MINUTES
• COOKING TIME
  15 MINUTES
• SKILL LEVEL
  EASY
• MAKES
  6 
  SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups cooked white rice, kept warm
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen peeled, cooked shrimp, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon OLD BAY Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or to taste (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

MELT butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, green pepper, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in evaporated milk, water and tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture slightly thickens. Stir in shrimp, parsley, seasoning, salt and hot pepper sauce. Cook until heated through. 

SERVE over rice. 

NOTE:If a spicier dish is desired, substitute Creole seasoning for the OLD BAY Seasoning.

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About chef imado

Hello! My Name Is Imad Qaidi, Cooking Holds a certificate of the Moroccan state and I have all the qualifications of the traditional and the modern cuisine of various well-known in the world of cooking states, Best Regards Admin.