Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. bacon, diced; 4 Tbsp. butter; 1 c. onions, chopped; 1 c. celery, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 (No. 2 1/2 lb.) can tomatoes; 1/2 can tomato soup; 1/2 soup can water; 1 c. tomato catsup; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 tsp. celery seed; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1/2 lemon, sliced thin; dash of Tabasco; 2 Tbsp. minced parsley; pinch of thyme; 2 1/2 lb. shrimp; 1/2 c. crushed saltines; 1/2 c. sherry

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. bacon, diced
4 Tbsp. butter
1 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (No. 2 1/2 lb.) can tomatoes
1/2 can tomato soup
1/2 soup can water
1 c. tomato catsup
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 lemon, sliced thin
dash of Tabasco
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
pinch of thyme
2 1/2 lb. shrimp
1/2 c. crushed saltines
1/2 c. sherry

1
Cook bacon in frying pan until crisp.
2
Remove and reserve. Add butter, onions, celery and green pepper to grease in pan; saute until tender.
3
Transfer to a large pot, along with the fried bacon.
4
Add all other ingredients, except the shrimp, saltines and sherry.
5
Cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours, until mixture thickens.
6
Add shrimp and cook until done.
7
If using raw shrimp, cook about 10 to 15 minutes.
8
If using frozen shrimp, precook, following package directions.
9
Add crushed saltines and sherry.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. bacon, diced, 4 Tbsp. butter, 1 c. onions, chopped, 1 c. celery, chopped, 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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