INGREDIENTS
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Here is our variation on this classic sauce. This recipe makes a large batch. If you don’t use it all for one meal, freeze the remaining sauce for use as a topping for other delicious Cajun-style dishes.
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2 pounds medium to large shrimp, with shells on
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2 1/2 cups stock (shrimp. chicken or vegetable)
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 1/2 cups, in all, chopped onions
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2 cups celery, chopped
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1 ½ cups green bell pepper, chopped
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1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped
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4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon white pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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½ teaspoons dried basil
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¾ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 can tomato paste
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3 cups fresh “Creole” tomatoes, chopped
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2 teaspoons sugar
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