Sylvia's Shrimp Supper

This is a simple, quick supper that is ready for serving in less than half an hour. Feel free to substitute crab for shrimp and add any vegetables you have on hand, the result is just as tasty! Serve over hot linguini, garnish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• ¾ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¾ cup thinly sliced celery
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 (4 ounce) cans small shrimp, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Stir and cook over medium heat until onion is slightly translucent (carrot and celery will remain crunchy).

Step 2

Stir in milk and bring mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 3

Remove one cup milk from the mixture. Stir flour into the one cup of milk, continue stirring until the flour has dissolved and there are no lumps. Return the milk and flour mixture to the saucepan. Stir in the parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until mixture thickens. Stir in the shrimp and heat through.