Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (16 OZ.) can whole peeled tomatoes, diced; 1 (8 PZ.) can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. water; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large bay leaf; 3/4 tsp. oregano, crushed; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 lb. fresh shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 OZ.) can whole peeled tomatoes, diced
1 (8 PZ.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. water
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 large bay leaf
3/4 tsp. oregano, crushed
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. fresh shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined

Directions

1

Put flour in dry 1 1/2 quart Dutchoven.
2

Cook over low heat until light brown, stirring frequently. Add onion and diced tomatoes; cook until onions are translucent.
3

Stir in remaining ingredients, except shrimp, mixing well.
4

Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until green pepper is tender and sauce is bubbly; stir often.
5

Add shrimp.
6

Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are hot; stir once or twice.
7

Do not overcook or shrimp will become tough.
8

Makes 4 servings.