Authentic Cajun Shrimp Etouffee Taste the Bayou

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) (150g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup) (150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup) (100g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon) (12g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1 ml)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) (115g)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
• 4 cups seafood stock or chicken stock (950 ml)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411g)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco (5 ml)
• 2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (medium or large) (900g)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (30 ml)
• Cooked white rice, for serving