Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/3 c. salad oil; 2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans Del Monte stewed tomatoes; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 c. water; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 tsp. paprika; 2 c. water; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce; 2 lb. medium, raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 3 to 4 c. hot, cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
1/3 c. salad oil
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans Del Monte stewed tomatoes
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tsp. paprika
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
2 lb. medium, raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 to 4 c. hot, cooked rice

1
In a 5 or 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, cook onion, garlic, green pepper and celery in oil until vegetables are soft and just beginning to brown (10 minutes).
2
Stir in paprika and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add tomatoes (break up with spoon) and their liquid, water, salt, pepper, Tabasco and bay leaf.
4
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and continue simmering until shrimp turn pink (6 to 8 minutes). Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan.
6
Cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens slightly.
7
Remove bay leaf.
8
Serve in bowls over hot, cooked rice.

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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 large onion, coarsely chopped, 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped, 1/3 c. salad oil, 2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans Del Monte stewed tomatoes, 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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