Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs shrimp; 7 tablespoons butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 small onion, chopped; 5 tablespoons flour; ½ cup chopped green pepper; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 cup canned tomato, chopped; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 3 teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon red pepper; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon Accent seasoning; 1 bay leaf; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Servings: persons

3 lbs shrimp
7 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
5 tablespoons flour
½ cup chopped green pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup canned tomato, chopped
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

1
Saute butter, garlic, onion and celery in large pan.
2
To make the roux add flour to the pan and cook over medium heat bringing to a boil.
3
Stir constantly until golden brown, about two more minutes, taking care not to burn.
4
Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, water and remaining seasonings, except parsley.
5
Bring mixture to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
7
Add shrimp and cook 15 minutes.
8
Serve over fluffy bed of rice.
9
Add parsley just before serving.
10
For a more highly seasoned sauce add a dash of Tabasco.

649

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs shrimp, 7 tablespoons butter, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 cup chopped 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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