Authentic Shrimp Creole

15 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs fresh shrimp
  • water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 large green peppers, chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 28 oz can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 1 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup chpped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    {"0":"Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the peel. Place peels in a small saucepan, add water to cover. Bring to a boil, let cook for 15 minutes. Strain and remove broth. Discard peels.","2":"Place oil in large heavy pot and place over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers and celery. Saute, stirring until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomates, salt, peppers, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and shrimp stock. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp, cook until they turn pink, 5 to 7 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Discard bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Serve over steaming, fluffy rice."}

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