Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Ingredients: 5 bacon slices; 5 medium onions, finely diced; 7 celery stalks, finely diced; 3 large bell peppers, finely diced; 1 6-ounce can of tomato paste; 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped, with juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 pounds medium shrimp, deveined and peeled; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste; Salt and pepper to taste

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

5 bacon slices
5 medium onions, finely diced
7 celery stalks, finely diced
3 large bell peppers, finely diced
1 6-ounce can of tomato paste
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped, with juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 pounds medium shrimp, deveined and peeled
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

In a microwave, cook the bacon for 4 to 5 minutes at full power to render the fat.
2

Pour the fat into a large saucepan.
3

Place over medium heat.
4

Add the onion, celery and pepper.
5

Saute for 10 minutes, or until tender.
6

Add the tomato paste, tomatoes and sugar.
7

Cook over low heat, covered, for an hour, stirring occasionally.
8

Stir in the shrimp and Worcestershire sauce.
9

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10

Cover and allow to cook for 15 more minutes.
11

Serve with steamed rice and hot biscuits.