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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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The children love Kris's mild shrimp Creole. Add more Cajun seasoning and red pepper if you like it spicier. Serve rice, salad, and hot sauce on the side. Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped |
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
2 bay leaves |
1 pound peeled, medium-size fresh shrimp |
3 cups hot cooked rice |
Directions:
1. Sauté first 4 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender; gradually stir in flour until smooth. Stir in tomatoes and next 5 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook 5 more minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked rice.
2. Chicken Creole: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, for shrimp. Cook chicken an additional 5 minutes or until done. Proceed as directed. Prep: 15 min., Cook: 35 min.
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