Shrimp Creole

15 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 qt. water
  • 2 lb. unpeeled fresh medium shrimp
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 (6 oz.) can no-salt-added tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • dash of red pepper
  • 2 c. hot cooked rice, cooked without salt or fat

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven; add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain well; rinse with cold water.
  3. 3
    Chill. Peel and devein shrimp.
  4. 4
    Set aside 1 pound of shrimp; reserve the rest for other uses.
  5. 5
    Saute onion and green pepper in oil in a large skillet until tender.
  6. 6
    Add tomatoes and next 8 ingredients; stir well.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (sauce will be thick).
  8. 8
    Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
  9. 9
    Stir in shrimp.

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