Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper; 1/3 cup butter; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup flour; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.5 (6 ounce) a can tomato paste; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt and pepper; hot sauce

Submitted by Chef #709115 BECCA BOO

"This recipe is absolutely fabulous! Adjust the spiciness to your liking by adding more or less hot sauce and chili powder."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ cup chopped celery
¹⁄₂ cup chopped bell pepper
¹⁄₃ cup butter
¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
¹⁄₂ cup flour
1 bay leaf
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons lemon juice
0.5 (6 ounce) a can tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper
hot sauce

directions

Saute onion, celery, garlic,and bell pepper in butter until onion is translucent.
In heavy skillet, make a roux from oil and flour.
Cook over medium heat until golden brown.
Stir in sauteed vegetables, bay leaf, lemon juice, tomatoe paste, tomatoes, Worcestershire and shrimp.
Add water just to cover mixture.
Cook over medium heat untl shrimp are pink and tender; strirring occasionally.