Shrimp Creole

16 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/4 c. bacon drippings
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 c. finely chopped celery
  • 1 c. finely chopped bell peppers
  • 2 c. finely chopped white onions
  • 1 c. chopped green onions
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 to 3 bay leaves
  • 1 small can tomato sauce
  • 1 large can chopped tomatoes
  • parsley to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Tabasco to taste
  • Worcestershire sauce to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute celery, pepper, white and green onions in oleo.
  2. 2
    Make roux with drippings and flour.
  3. 3
    Pour roux and vegetables in big boiler.
  4. 4
    Add tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings.
  5. 5
    Cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  6. 6
    Add shrimp and cook 20 more minutes.
  7. 7
    Serve over cooked rice.
  8. 8
    Serves 10 to 12.
  9. 9
    This is much better if made the day before serving.

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