Shrimp Etouffee

• Seasoning Mix:
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
• Combine the seasoning mix in a small bowl. Set a side.
• 2 pounds peeled medium shrimp
• 3 cups seafood stock
• 1 cup green onions, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup white onions chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 sticks unsalted butter

1. Boil stock with 1/2 stick of the butter. Heat olive oil in a skillet add 1 stick butter, stir in flour, whisk roux constantly until very smooth. Stir in vegetables, seasoning and hot sauce.
2. Continue to saute for about 5 minutes. Separately saute shrimp in remaining butter. Combine shrimp with seasoning mix. Add to stock. Stir well and serve at once.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/shrimp-etouffee-50011562 (may not work)