Shrimp Creole (Bayou Style) Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole (Bayou Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 sticks celery, chopped; 1 c. fresh sliced mushrooms; 1/2 stick margarine; 2 heaping Tbsp. flour; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 lb. uncooked, peeled shrimp (medium or small size); 2 tsp. soy sauce; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 2 bay leaves; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 3 Tbsp. sherry; dash of Tabasco sauce (optional); 3 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes; 2/3 c. fresh green onions (including tops), chopped; 1 tsp. gumbo file

Servings: persons

1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 sticks celery, chopped
1 c. fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 stick margarine
2 heaping Tbsp. flour
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 lb. uncooked, peeled shrimp (medium or small size)
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. sherry
dash of Tabasco sauce (optional)
3 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
2/3 c. fresh green onions (including tops), chopped
1 tsp. gumbo file

1
Saute bell pepper, onion, celery and mushrooms in margarine until barely tender, stirring often.
2
Stir in flour, then tomato sauce.
3
This will produce a very thick mixture.
4
Slowly add water, while stirring until mixture thins to desired consistency.
5
(Be careful not to get it too soupy.)
6
Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, soy sauce, bay leaves, garlic, salt, black pepper, sherry and parsley flakes.
7
If you want your creole hot, use the Tabasco sauce.
8
(Be careful; it only takes a few drops.)
9
Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add green onions; replace cover and simmer 10 more minutes.
11
Remove from heat and stir in file.
12
Serve over hot rice.

371

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large bell pepper, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 sticks celery, chopped, 1 c. fresh sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Creole (Bayou Style) 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 (Bayou Style)

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