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Shrimp Creole

This easy shrimp creole will be a family favorite. Loaded with flavor, great over rice and reheats well too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, southern
Keyword: shrimp creole
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Leigh Walkup

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce ) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chilis drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Several drops hot sauce

Instructions

  • Cook onion, celery and green pepper in the oil until start to brown. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilis, salt, pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, bay leave and hot sauce. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook another six to eight minutes until shrimp are done. Remove bay leaves.