QUICK & EASY NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP

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I've simplified my mom's Shrimp Creole-she made it for us growing up. Now it's effortless comfort food I make for my own family. -Crystal Milne, Urbana, Illinois

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.

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