Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 c. oil; 2 c. finely chopped onions; 1 c. finely chopped green peppers; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. finely chopped celery; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; hot cooked rice; 2 lb. shrimp; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 c. water; 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1 Tbsp. chopped green onion tops

Servings: persons

1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. oil
2 c. finely chopped onions
1 c. finely chopped green peppers
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
1 Tbsp. chili powder
hot cooked rice
2 lb. shrimp
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/4 to 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped green onion tops

1
Make a golden brown roux of oil and flour.
2
Add onion, green pepper and celery; cook slowly until clear, stirring frequently. Add tomato sauce and cook, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes. Add shrimp, black and red pepper and chili powder.
3
If mixture becomes dry, add 1/4 cup water.
4
Cook 10 minutes longer until shrimp turns pink.
5
When ready to serve, stir in parsley and onion tops.
6
Serve on rice.

622

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. flour, 1/2 c. oil, 2 c. finely chopped onions, 1 c. finely chopped green peppers, 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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