Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; ½ cup onion, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 bay leaf, crushed; ¼ cup celery, diced; 1 teaspoon parsley, minced; ½ cup bell pepper, minced; 1 dash cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (6 1/4 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 cups water; 2 cups cooked shrimp; 1 cup rice, cooked

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
½ cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 bay leaf, crushed
¼ cup celery, diced
1 teaspoon parsley, minced
½ cup bell pepper, minced
1 dash cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 (6 1/4 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups water
2 cups cooked shrimp
1 cup rice, cooked

1
In a large heavy skillet melt the butter.
2
Add onion and saute' until limp, but not browned.
3
Blend in flour.
4
Add bay leaf,celery,parsley, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, salt, tomato paste, and water.
5
Cook for 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
6
Stir in the shrimp and simmer for about 20 minutes.
7
Serve over 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, ½ cup onion, minced, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 bay leaf, crushed, 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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