Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices cooked, lean bacon; 2 large cloves finely chopped garlic; 1 large chopped onion; 1/2 c. finely sliced celery; 1 medium bell pepper; 1/4 c. olive oil; 3 1/2 to 4 lb. medium shrimp; 1 dash white wine; 1 large can Spanish tomatoes; 1 small can tomato sauce; 1 small can tomato paste; 2 dashes sugar; 1 tsp. Lea & Perrins; 1 bay leaf; 2 dashes Tabasco; 1 dash ground red pepper; 1 dash basil

Servings: persons

5 slices cooked, lean bacon
2 large cloves finely chopped garlic
1 large chopped onion
1/2 c. finely sliced celery
1 medium bell pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
3 1/2 to 4 lb. medium shrimp
1 dash white wine
1 large can Spanish tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
2 dashes sugar
1 tsp. Lea & Perrins
1 bay leaf
2 dashes Tabasco
1 dash ground red pepper
1 dash basil

1
Add water if needed during cooking.
2
Cook garlic, onion, celery and pepper in bacon drippings and olive oil over medium heat until tender, but not brown.
3
Add everything else but shrimp. Simmer 3 or 4 hours, stirring every now and then.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Add shrimp and reduce to simmer, about 5 minutes.
6
Serve over yellow rice.
7
All you need is Cuban bread and tossed salad. Serves 6 to 8.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices cooked, lean bacon, 2 large cloves finely chopped garlic, 1 large chopped onion, 1/2 c. finely sliced celery, 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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