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Excellent Shrimp Creole

By: CHRISTYT  
"This is the best recipe I have found for Creole. It was given to me by a Cajun. You will not be disappointed! (I sometimes substitute frozen peeled cooked shrimp and it comes out great)."

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Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 6 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • chili powder to taste
  • hot sauce to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, pour in oil and flour to make a roux. Cook together until smooth, stirring constantly, but do not brown.
  2. Stir in onions and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, celery, bell pepper, bay leaves, lemon juice, tomato paste, tomatoes and shrimp. Add enough water just to cover.
  3. Cook slowly until shrimp are pink and tender; stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and hot sauce to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 583 | Total Fat: 28.7g | Cholesterol: 345mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by Bebe 
REVISED REVEIW Go Saints! Yes I'm from Nawlins myself and this is a good recipe except this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by CRAZZAYGIRRL 
i served this at a dinner party, people either raved or didnt like it. not because it wasnt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by KYNTHIA 
Wow! Sooooooo yummy! I didn't have 3 pounds of shrimp so I added some chicken breast also...... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by NIESTER 
Great recipe. I used it for a Mardi Gras celebration at church and it was a hit. Served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by BENGAL20 
Came out great loved it.. will have it again soon.. thank you Ken MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by RYSWISKGAL 
I love to look for different recipes and this was a big hit, even the leftovers. I substituted... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by ROBERT BORGHESI 
lousy MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by Georgia Girl 
Very Easy and Good! I like to use a mix of chicken, sausage and shrimp. I always add a pinch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2003 by WISSA3 
Very good!! I added less water because we are trying not to eat any carbs (no rice) and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2007 by crl's mom 
it was good it had too much of a tomato flavor for me and was a bit salty. MORE

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