4 ounces (1 stick) butter |
2 cups chopped onions |
1 cup chopped green bell peppers |
1 cup chopped celery |
salt and cayenne |
2 bay leaves |
2 pounds peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes |
1 tablespoon chopped garlic |
dash of worcestershire sauce |
dash of hot sauce |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup water |
2 1/2 pounds of large shrimp, peeled, tail-off, and deveined |
essence, recipe follows |
1/2 cup chopped green onions |
2 tablespoons chopped parsley |
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice |
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika |
2 tablespoons salt |
2 tablespoons garlic powder |
1 tablespoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon onion powder |
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
1 tablespoon dried thyme |