Shrimp Creole
1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained or tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Creole seasoning to taste 2 cups hot cooked rice Directions 1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. 2. In a large skillet cook onion, celery, sweet pepper, and garlic in butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes, Creole seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened. 3. Stir shrimp into tomato mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Season to taste. Serve over rice. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark