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shrimp creole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jennifer Ellis
Pace, FL

A N'awlins favorite!

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For shrimp creole

  • 1/4 lb
    butter
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 c
    chopped bell pepper
  • 1 c
    diced celery
  • 2 c
    chopped canned tomatoes
  • 1 c
    tomato puree
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 3 lb
    peeled, deveined shrimp
  • 1/4 c
    cornstarch
  • 2 c
    water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste

How To Make shrimp creole

  • 1
    Melt butter, saute peppers, onions, shallots, and celery for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Add tomato puree and bay leaves and simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir in. Simmer 5 minutes. Add lemon and season to taste. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Serve over long grain rice, and with warm french bread

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