Shrimp Creole
can be ready to serve in less than an hour.
Shrimp Creole is a dish frequently associated with the South. The spicy shellfish, tomato and vegetable concoction was first created in Louisiana, where the Creole style of cooking has strong roots. Creole food was influenced heavily by French settlers, but African, Spanish, German, Portuguese, English and Native American cooking styles have also played a part in shaping the cuisine. Shrimp Creole is a simple dish that can be easily adapted to personal tastes and can even be modified with chicken or sausage.
Instructions
1. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add two chopped onions, two chopped celery stalks and one chopped green bell pepper. Cook five minutes or until softened.
2. Add 1 tsp. cayenne pepper or chili powder to the vegetable mixture, and heat until caramelized.
3. Stir in 2 cups seafood stock or water, and add a 28-oz. can of whole tomatoes in thick puree, 1 tbsp. hot sauce, 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce and two bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the mixture for 35 minutes.
4. Add 2 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp. Simmer for another four to six minutes until the shrimp are pink and the tails curl up.
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