Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Ingredients: 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 c. oil; 1 c. onions, chopped; 1 c. celery, chopped; 1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cans (16 oz. each) tomatoes; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato paste; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato puree; 1 Tbsp. Cajun mix or to taste; 3 lb. raw deveined shrimp; 3 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 Tbsp. chopped onion tops

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. oil
1 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans (16 oz. each) tomatoes
1 can (8 oz.) tomato paste
1 can (8 oz.) tomato puree
1 Tbsp. Cajun mix or to taste
3 lb. raw deveined shrimp
3 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped onion tops

Directions

1

Make roux out of flour and cooking oil over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is brown.
2

Add onions, celery, pepper and garlic; cook until soft.
3

Add tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato puree, mix well and cook about 5 minutes.
4

Add 6 cups water and Cajun herb.
5

Mix to taste.
6

Let simmer for one hour.
7

Add raw shrimp, cook for 15 minutes.
8

Just before serving, add salt, parsley and onion tops.
9

Adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over rice.
10

Serves 10.