Shrimp Creole

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onions
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 c. butter or oleo
  • 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 tsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves (optional)
  • 1 tsp. basil (optional)
  • 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned
  • 3 c. hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook and stir onions, celery, green peppers and garlic in butter until tender.
  2. 2
    Remove from heat; add tomato sauce, water and remaining seasonings.
  3. 3
    Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add more water if needed.
  5. 5
    Stir in shrimp. Heat to boiling.
  6. 6
    Cover and cook over medium heat 10 to 20 minutes or until shrimp are pink and tender.
  7. 7
    Serve over rice.
  8. 8
    Makes 6 servings.

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