Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1/4 tsp. gumbo file powder; 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in tomato puree; 1/4 c. chopped celery; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. Tabasco brand pepper sauce; 1 tsp. salt; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 lb. shrimp, cleaned and deveined

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. gumbo file powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in tomato puree
1/4 c. chopped celery
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Tabasco brand pepper sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 lb. shrimp, cleaned and deveined

1
Cook bacon in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until bacon is crisp.
2
Remove and drain.
3
Pour off excess fat, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.
4
Add onion, garlic, green pepper and gumbo file to bacon drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and blend in flour; return to heat and cook over low heat 1 minute.
6
Stir in tomatoes and puree.
7
Add remaining ingredients except shrimp and cook over moderate heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add shrimp and crumbled bacon.
9
Cook 5 to 10 minutes longer until shrimp are tender.
10
Serve over hot cooked rice.

396

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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: 3 slices bacon, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 c. chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Creole

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