shrimp creole
I love southern food and one of the best southern food is Cajun food. This is a really great traditional Creole recipe. Tip: you can use frozen shrimp if fresh shrimp is not available in your area. Just thaw before cooking.
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4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 - celery ribs, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large bay leaf
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 - drops of tabasco sauce or more if desired
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- - white rice, cooked
How To Make shrimp creole
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Step 1Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet and add the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Saute for about 5 minutes, until limp.
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Step 2Add the flour, stirring until brown. (making a roux)
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Step 3Add all the other ingredients except the shrimp and rice. Stir until the mixture reaches a low boil and begins to thicken. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes to blend the flavor.
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Step 4Just before serving, add the shrimp to the sauce and stir just until they are pink but still firm, about 3 minutes.
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Step 5Remove the bay leaf and spoon the shrimp and vegetables over the white rice.
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