Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 to 6 strips bacon; 2 medium onions, chopped fine; 1 medium green pepper, chopped fine; 1 c. okra, cut (fresh or frozen); 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 to 2 lb. small or medium shrimp, peeled; 5 shakes each: garlic powder, chili powder, black ground pepper and red ground pepper; Worcestershire sauce; Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

5 to 6 strips bacon
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 medium green pepper, chopped fine
1 c. okra, cut (fresh or frozen)
3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 to 2 lb. small or medium shrimp, peeled
5 shakes each: garlic powder, chili powder, black ground pepper and red ground pepper
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce

1
Fry bacon; drain.
2
In bacon grease, brown onions over low heat.
3
Add chopped green pepper and okra; thicken with flour.
4
Add water, stirring constantly to keep lumps out.
5
Cook for about 15 minutes.
6
Add other ingredients, except shrimp and bacon; cook slowly for 15 or 20 minutes.
7
Add more water, if needed.
8
Add shrimp and crumbled bacon; cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Serve over hot rice.

967

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 to 6 strips bacon, 2 medium onions, chopped fine, 1 medium green pepper, chopped fine, 1 c. okra, cut (fresh or frozen), 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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