Shrimp Creole

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 cups peeled seeded & chopped plum tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• salt, to taste
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 cup water
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 tablespoons flour, mixed with
• 1/4 cup cold water
• spice essence
• 6 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Recipe

• 1 in a large saute pan, heat the oil.
• 2 when the oil is hot, add the onions, saute for 2-3 minutes.
• 3 season with salt and cayenne.
• 4 stir in the peppers and celery.
• 5 saute for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt.
• 6 stir in the tomatoes and garlic, saute for 2 minutes longer.
• 7 season the vegetables with salt and cayenne.
• 8 stir in the water and bay leaves.
• 9 bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce the heat.
• 10 simmer for 20 minutes.
• 11 add the shrimp and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• 12 stir in the flour mixture and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
• 13 stir in the green onions.
• 14 check the seasoning.
• 15 to assemble, mound the rice in the center of each plate.
• 16 spoon the shrimp creole over the rice.
• 17 garnish with green onions.
• 18 enjoy!
• 19 for the essence:.
• 20 combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in airtight jar or container. yield: 2/3 cup.