shrimp etouffe

Ingredients For shrimp etouffe

• 3 Tbsp

  butter
• 3 Tbsp

  vegetable oil
• 6 Tbsp

  flour
• 2 c

  chopped onion
• 1 c

  chopped green bell pepper
• 1 c

  chopped celery
• 4 clove

  garlic, chopped
• 6 oz

  tomato paste
• 2 15-oz can

  beef consomme
• 2 c

  water
• 3

  bay leaves
• 1 tsp

  dried basil
• 1/2 tsp

  dried thyme
• 1 tsp

  chili powder
• 1/4 tsp

  cayenne, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp

  black pepper
• 1 tsp

  salt, or to taste
• 3 lb

  large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 c

  chopped shallots
• 2 Tbsp

  chopped fresh parsley