Shrimp Creole

11 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. medium shrimp in shells
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 3 to 4 scallions, cut crosswise
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c. tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c. parsley, chopped fine

Directions

  1. 1
    Shell and drain shrimp. Place shells in water to make stock. Put shrimp aside. In a large skillet, brown butter. Add flour and stir to make paste. Brown onions, green pepper and garlic in skillet with paste. Drain stock from shells and add 2 cups of stock to skillet along with tomato paste. Cook for 1 hour or until thick. Add shrimp, parsley, scallions, salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink. Serve over rice.

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