3 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup chopped parsley (or 1/2 cup dried parsley)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup olive oil
salt
red pepper
Use an iron pot, if possible. Heat the cooking oil, add flour, and cook to a dark brown over a low fire. Be sure to keep stirring this mixture constantly. If the phone rings, don’t answer. Add chopped seasoning, and simmer over low heat about 1 hour. Season the shrimp with salt and red pepper and add to the sauce mixture. Cover and simmer together for about 1/2 hour. (Keep the heat low.) Add 3 cups water. cover. and continue to simmer over low heat for about 1 more hour. Serve over rice. Serves six to eight.