Cajun Shrimp Creole

Name: Cajun Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb cleaned and de-viened medium shrimp; 1 c chopped onions; 1/2 c chopped green bell pepper; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 c green onions, chopped; 1/4 c parsley, chopped; 1/2 c chopped celery; 1/2 c cooking oil; 1 can(s) 6 oz tomato paste; 1 can(s) 8 oz tomato sauce; 1 Tbsp sugar; 3 c water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp red pepper (cayenne)

By Kathy Sterling
@Kster2033

I grew up eating shrimp Creole. I used to say my mom put it in my baby bottle. It was a staple in our home. My family had this often and my mother made the best.

Served over rice, this is a rich and savory shrimp dish that is good for any occasion. I hope you enjoy it. It always brings back warm and fuzzy memories to me.

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Serves:

4 to 6

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

1 Hr 15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 1/2 lb

cleaned and de-viened medium shrimp
1 c

chopped onions
1/2 c

chopped green bell pepper
4 clove

garlic, minced
1 c

green onions, chopped
1/4 c

parsley, chopped
1/2 c

chopped celery
1/2 c

cooking oil
1 can(s)

6 oz tomato paste
1 can(s)

8 oz tomato sauce
1 Tbsp

sugar
3 c

water
1 tsp

salt
1 tsp

black pepper
1 tsp

red pepper (cayenne)

How to Make Cajun Shrimp Creole

Step-by-Step

In a medium sauce pan, heat oil. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, green onion, parsley, and celery and cook on medium high heat until onions and celery are tender.
Season shrimp with salt, black pepper and red pepper. Set aside.
Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Add sugar and water. Simmer for 40 minutes until vegetables are well done. Add more water if it is too thick.
Add shrimp and cook until desired tenderness, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve hot over white rice, if desired.