Creole Shrimp Stew Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup bacon, Chopped; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 6 green onions, chopped; 1 cup tomato paste; 3 cups seafood stock; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; creole spices; 2 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, Minced

Servings: persons

1/3 cup bacon, Chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup tomato paste
3 cups seafood stock
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
creole spices
2 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, Minced

1
Cook bacon in large, heavy pan over medium heat until fat escapes and bacon is crisp.
2
Blend in flour and whisk until it burns a peanut brown color.
3
Add celery, onion, green pepper and green onions and cook, stirring until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
4
Blend in tomato paste, seafood stock, water, lemon juice, sugar and spices to taste.
5
Stir to blend mixture into a roux.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer very slowly, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
7
Add uncooked, shelled, deveined shrimp and parsley and continue to cook over low heat, just until shrimp turn pink. taste and adjust seasonings.
8
Serve hot over hot rice. 4 servings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup bacon, Chopped, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 4 stalks celery, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creole Shrimp Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Shrimp Stew

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