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Shrimp creole

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Ingredients/Components

sugar - 1 tsp
flour - 6 Tbsp
butter - 4 Tbsp
oil - 1 Tbsp
hot water - 3 c
cloves garlic, minced - 3 item
chili powder - 1 tsp
can tomato sauce - 1 to
minced parsley - 2 Tbsp
finely chopped onions - 1 c
black pepper - 1/4 tsp
ribs celery - 3 item
bay leaves - 3 item
cayenne pepper - 1/4 tsp
thyme - 1/2 tsp
thin lemon slices - 2 item
peeled shrimp - 3 lb
shallots, chopped - 6 item
finely chopped bell pepper - 1/2 c
salt to tate - 1 item

How to make shrimp creole:

Saute the shrimp in a large skillet in the butter and oil for about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and add flour on low heat. Stir flour-butter mixture until lightly browned, then add onions, bell pepper and celery. Saute until vegetables are tender. Add tomato saue, water, thyme, bay leaves, chili powder, sugar, garlic, salt, lemon slices and both peppers. Stir well, cover pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add shallots, parsley and put shrimp back in. Let it set for at least another 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over hot rice.

Recipe categories: Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp.

Rating:

3.9

Average rating: 3.9, total votes: 7

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