Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Ingredients: 2 to 3 1/2 lb. large shrimp; 2 1/2 c. water; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1 3/4 c. chopped celery; 1 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Creole seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce; 3 c. or 2 cans stewed tomatoes; 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 2 tsp. sugar (optional)

13 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 to 3 1/2 lb. large shrimp
2 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 1/2 c. chopped onions
1 3/4 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Creole seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
3 c. or 2 cans stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 tsp. sugar (optional)

Directions

1

Rinse, shell and devein shrimp.
2

Heat oil over high heat in a 4-quart saucepan.
3

Add onions, celery and bell pepper.
4

Cook until tender.
5

Add garlic, bay leaf and Creole seasoning; stir well.
6

Add Tabasco sauce and 1/2 cup water.
7

Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8

Add tomatoes; reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9

Add remaining water. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10

Add shrimp and cook until pink and plump, 3 to 4 minutes.
11

Serve over rice.
12

Makes 10 servings.