Mom'S Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Mom'S Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons oil; 2 bay leaves; 6 Tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 cup chopped bell pepper; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 cup chopped green onion; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup water; (2) 14 1/2 oz cans tomatoes, chopped; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire; 14 1/2 oz can tomato sauce; 4 pounds peeled shrimp

Servings: persons

6 Tablespoons oil
2 bay leaves
6 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chopped onion
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
(2) 14 1/2 oz cans tomatoes, chopped
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire
14 1/2 oz can tomato sauce
4 pounds peeled shrimp

1
Assemble ingredients and chop vegetables. Peel shrimp. It really helps to have everything ready to go as if you are doing a cooking show.
2
Heat oil in a heavy pot. Stir in flour and make a medium brown roux. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and green onion. Saute until limp. Add garlic, tomato sauce, tomatoes, bay leaves, black pepper, thyme, basil, salt, and cayenne. Cook 15 minutes. Add Worcestershire and water, and bring to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer about 20 minutes. This dish improves upon resting several hours.
3
ROUX: Equal parts oil and flour are stirred or whisked together continuously in a heavy pan over medium heat. As the flour toasts it darkens in color and adds a nutty flavor to the dish. Be careful not to let any of it burn or you will need to start over.

857

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tablespoons oil, 2 bay leaves, 6 Tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Shrimp Creole 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.

Mom'S Shrimp Creole

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