"The sauce for this Creole Shrimp and Grits recipe starts with a roux, which is browning flour in oil. Be sure to get into the corners of the pan when you stir so the flour there doesn't scorch...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (26/30 count)
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
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1 bay leaf
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1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 1/2 cups milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits