AUTHENTIC SHRIMP CREOLE

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Categories     Shellfish     Tomato     Stew     Quick & Easy

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Lbs fresh shrimp
water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 28 oz can stewed tomatoes
2 tsps salt
1 tsp ground red pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp white pepper
4 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup chpped green onions
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the peel. Place peels in a small saucepan, add water to cover. Bring to a boil, let cook for 15 minutes. Strain and remove broth. Discard peels. Place oil in large heavy pot and place over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers and celery. Saute, stirring until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomates, salt, peppers, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and shrimp stock. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp, cook until they turn pink, 5 to 7 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Discard bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Serve over steaming, fluffy rice.

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