shrimp creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 3-4 pound(s) unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp; 1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion; 1 cup(s) chopped celery; 3/4 cup(s) chopped green onions; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 16 ounce(s) can italian style tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 8 ounce(s) can tomato sauce; 6 ounce(s) can tomato paste; 1 cup(s) water; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper; 2 - bay leaves; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 2 dash(es) hot sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley; - hot cooked basmati rice

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Oct 28, 2017

Classic Southern dish. I got this from my ex-husband's best friend's mother when we went to visit in the Garden district in New Orleans.

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 1 Hr 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

3-4 pounds unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces can italian style tomatoes, undrained and chopped
8 ounces can tomato sauce
6 ounces can tomato paste
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 - bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 dashes hot sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- hot cooked basmati rice

How To Make shrimp creole

Step 1

Peel and devein the shrimp; set aside and keep cold.

Step 2

Combine the oil and flour in a large Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the roux is caramel colored (about 15 minutes).
Step 3

Add the onion, celery, green onions, green pepper, and garlic; cook stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until tender.
Step 4

Stir in the tomatoes and the next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 5

Add the shrimp and simmer 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in parsley, if desired. Serve over the hot basmati rice.
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