Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup butter
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• ½ green bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 ribs celery (chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups shrimp stock (or chicken broth)
• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• ¼ cup sliced green onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ lemon (juiced)