Willie Maes Shrimp Stew Food

WILLIE MAE'S SHRIMP STEW

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes lengthwise into quarters, then slice each quarter into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• In a medium pot, add potatoes and fill with enough cold water to cover the potatoes completely.
• Place on stove over medium high heat, bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes until potatoes are slightly tender.
• Strain the potatoes and set aside.
• In a large sauté pan over a medium high heat add olive oil, celery, onion, green pepper and green onions and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook another minute.
• Blend in tomato paste, tomato puree, fresh tomatoes, 1 cup water, cayenne and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer very slowly, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Add parsley, potoatoes and uncooked, shelled, deveined shrimp and continue to cook over low heat for about 7 minutes, just until shrimp turn pink.
• Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
• Serve hot over rice.

SHRIMP STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, dill, mustard, honey and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp, cheese and parsley; simmer 5 minutes longer.