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Shrimp Creole
 
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 9
I think this came from recipe goldmine but I can't remember as I've had it for quite a while now. please note that the yield is just a guesstimate.
Ingredients:
1/4 lb margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced shallot
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 lbs peeled and de-veined shrimp
2 ounces cornstarch
1 ounce lemon juice
1 dash pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup diced celery
2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 pint cold water
1 dash salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
Directions:
1. Melt margarine. Sauté green peppers, onion, shallots and celery for 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste and bay leaves. Simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer 15 minutes longer. Add tomatoes and stir.
3. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water then add to shrimp and simmer 5 minutes longer.
4. Add lemon juice and spices and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Serve over rice or creamed potatoes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com