| excellent Shrimp Creole posted By Marla At Recipegoldmine.com 2/18/2002 11:15 Am source: Submitted By Christy - "this Is The Best Recipe I Have Found For Creole. It Was Given To Me By A Cajun. You Will Not Be Disappointed! (i Sometimes Substitute Frozen Peeled Cooked Shrimp And It Comes Out Great)." 2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup All-purpose Flour
2 Cups Finely Chopped Onion
6 Cloves Garlic, Diced
1 Cup Finely Chopped Celery
1 Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
2 Bay Leaves
1 Lemon, Juiced
1 (6 Ounce) Can Tomato Paste
1 (10 Ounce) Can Canned Tomatoes, Drained And Chopped
3 Pounds Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
ground Black Pepper To Taste
salt To Taste
chili Powder To Taste
hot Sauce To Taste in A Medium Saucepan, Over Medium Heat, Pour In Oil And Flour To Make A Roux. Cook Together Until Smooth, Stirring Constantly, But Do Not Brown. stir In Onions And Sauté For 2 Minutes. Stir In Garlic, Celery, Bell Pepper, Bay Leaves, Lemon Juice, Tomato Paste, Tomatoes And Shrimp. Add Enough Water Just To Cover. cook Slowly Until Shrimp Are Pink And Tender; Stirring Occasionally. Season With Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder And Hot Sauce To Taste. makes 6 Servings. |
