Shrimp Creole

16 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined (medium size)
  • 3 Tbsp. roux
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
  • 4 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 3 1/2 c. water
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. Tony's
  • 2 bay leaves
  • dash of Worcestershire
  • 1 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 small can fancy white crabmeat (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Shell and devein shrimp; put aside.
  2. 2
    Cook chopped celery, onions, garlic and bell pepper until wilted.
  3. 3
    Add roux.
  4. 4
    Add tomato sauce and water.
  5. 5
    Add remainder of seasonings except parsley.
  6. 6
    Bring to boil, reduce heat and let simmer at least 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Add shrimp and crabmeat if desired and cook for 15 minutes. Add chopped parsley just before serving.
  8. 8
    Serve over hot fluffy rice.
  9. 9
    For more highly seasoned sauce, add a little Tabasco. Serves 8.

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