Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Ingredients: 1/2 c. onion, chopped; 1/2 c. celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 Tbsp. shortening; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. green peppers; 12 oz. shrimp, cleaned and thawed

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. green peppers
12 oz. shrimp, cleaned and thawed

Directions

1

In skillet cook onion, celery and garlic in shortening until tender, but not brown.
2

Add tomatoes and sauce, salt, Worcestershire sauce and chili powder.
3

Simmer covered for 45 minutes.
4

Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water.
5

Stir into sauce; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
6

Add shrimp and green peppers.
7

Cover; simmer for 5 minutes.
8

Serve over white rice.