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Shrimp creole

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Ingredients/Components

butter or margarine - 1 Tbsp
salt - 1/2 tsp
flour - 1 Tbsp
water - 1/2 c
paprika - 1/8 tsp
clove garlic, minced - 1 item
hot cooked rice
cayenne pepper - 1/8 tsp
fresh shrimp*
bay leaf, crumbled - 1 item
canned tomatoes
medium onion, sliced - 1 item
diagonally sliced celery - 1 c
medium green pepper, sliced - 1 item

How to make shrimp creole:

*Always buy the best fresh shrimp.

In large deep skillet melt butter; add onion, green pepper and celery. Cook until onion is soft and green pepper is tender-crisp. Add bay leaf, tomatoes, water, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and garlic. Simmer covered over low heat about 15 minutes. Mix flour with 2 tablespoons water to make a paste; add tomato mixture. Continue cooking until thickened. Add shrimp, stirring until warm and taste; add salt and more pepper if desired. Serve over cooked rice. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe categories: Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp.

Rating:

3.6

Average rating: 3.6, total votes: 9

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