Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Ingredients: 2 to 3 lb. shrimp; 1 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 1 rib celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 8 oz. chopped stewed tomatoes (1/2 can); 3 oz. tomato paste (1/2 can); 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1 Tbsp. parsley; 1/2 tsp. sugar; salt and pepper to taste

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. shrimp
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 oz. chopped stewed tomatoes (1/2 can)
3 oz. tomato paste (1/2 can)
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Boil shrimp in water about 10 minutes.
2

Peel and clean.
3

Heat oil in skillet.
4

Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Simmer 5 minutes.
5

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, sugar, salt and pepper.
6

Stir to mix well and add shrimp.
7

Simmer 1/2 hour and serve with cooked rice and French bread.