Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. shrimp, shelled; 1 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. parsley; 4 slices bacon; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 1 tsp. salt; 1 bay leaf; 28 oz. tomato sauce; 1 small can tomato paste; 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Servings: persons

2 lb. shrimp, shelled
1 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. parsley
4 slices bacon
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
28 oz. tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1
Cook shrimp according to directions but reserve 1 cup liquid. Fry bacon until crisp.
2
Saute onions, peppers, celery, garlic and parsley in skillet until tender.
3
(Do not add bacon at this time; drain and reserve until later.)
4
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, reserved shrimp liquid, red pepper, black pepper, salt, sugar and bay leaf to ingredients that are sauteed.
5
Bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer covered 30 minutes.
7
Add shrimp and bacon (crumbled).
8
Bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes.
9
Serve over rice. Serves 4 to 5 adults.

613

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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: 2 lb. shrimp, shelled, 1 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped, 1 1/2 c. chopped celery, 1 c. chopped onion, 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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