SHRIMP CREOLE

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Classic Southern dish. I got this from my ex-husband's best friend's mother when we went to visit in the Garden district in New Orleans.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Seafood

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

3-4 lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
1/4 c vegetable oil
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c chopped onion
1 c chopped celery
3/4 c chopped green onions
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
16 oz can italian style tomatoes, undrained and chopped
8 oz can tomato sauce
6 oz can tomato paste
1 c water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 dash(es) hot sauce
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
hot cooked basmati rice

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and devein the shrimp; set aside and keep cold.
  • 2. Combine the oil and flour in a large Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the roux is caramel colored (about 15 minutes).
  • 3. Add the onion, celery, green onions, green pepper, and garlic; cook stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • 4. Stir in the tomatoes and the next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • 5. Add the shrimp and simmer 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in parsley, if desired. Serve over the hot basmati rice.

Valerie Camacho
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Definitely a keeper!


Gideon Kirui
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Easy and delicious!


Khayreddine Fellous
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Yum!


Sandesh Upreti
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Munir To
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.


Zahil Updy
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Oliviah Gibbs
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a great meal.


Josephine Chipulu
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Suraj Mahra
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.


Geneva Ford
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Brittney Kinstley
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a great meal.


Cynthia Myers
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


sharon Paton
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The shrimp was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.


amy billington
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Ixkaan Mohamed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


Abdullah Ilyas Abdullah Ilyas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used a frozen shrimp and it still came out perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Dr. Buzz
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it by itself. I served it over pasta and it was a great meal.


Nickalett Rae Spoor
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Tem 2k2 Vlog
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


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