Louisiana-Style Shrimp Creole |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Add in a splash of red or white wine if desired, adjust the Creole seasoning and hot sauce to suit heat level. For a creamy Creole sauce add in whipping cream at the end of cooking :) Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped |
1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
1 stalk celery, diced |
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
3 tablespoons butter |
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 (20 ounce) can stewed tomatoes |
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (or to taste or use cajun seasoning) |
louisiana hot sauce or tabasco sauce |
2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined) |
salt and black pepper (to taste) |
2 -4 tablespoons whipping cream (optional add in for a creamy sauce) |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; Add in onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and chili powder; sauté for until vegetables are tender (about 3-4 minutes).
2. Whisk in the cornstarch, then stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring and breaking up the tomatoes with back of a spoon.
3. Add in Creole seasoning to taste (and wine if using) simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes (you may simmer longer if desired for a thicker richer sauce).
4. If you prefer a creamy Creole sauce add in whipping cream at this point starting with 2 tablespoons and adding in more to taste.
5. Add in the uncooked shrimp; cook for 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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