CREOLE SHRIMP RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, garlic and celery and saute until tender.
• Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, cajun spice, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 20-30 minutes.
• Make a slurry of the flour and water and stir into the tomato mixture.
• Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
• Lightly season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and add immediately to the tomato mixture.
• Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; stir together.
• Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, adjust salt if needed.
• Add chopped green onion and parsley and serve.

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender., Stir in flour, oregano, pepper and salt until blended. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5-8 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally., Add shrimp; cook, covered, 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice and, if desired, hot sauce.