posted by Joy 07-17-99 6:30 PM
Shrimp Creole
1 cup flour 1 cup oil
3 lb. raw peeled & deveined shrimp 1 large can of tomato
sauce
2 cloves chopped garlic 2 small cans of
tomato paste
2 cup chopped onion 2 bay leaves
2 tbsp. chopped parsley 3 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped celery 1/4 tsp. red pepper
2 tbsp. chopped onion tops 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup bell pepper 6 cups of water
Make a roux. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic and cook until soft.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and remaining spices...Mix well and cook about 5 minutes.
Add bay leaves, 6 cups of water and let simmer for about 90 minutes.
Add 3 pounds shrimp and cook for 15 minutes.
Add parsley and onion tops and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot
over fluffy rice.
Don't eat the bay leaves!