SHRIMP A LA CREOLE

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Provided by PalatablePastime

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 4 cups canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried mint
ground cayenne pepper or louisiana hot sauce
2 lbs raw peeled shrimp

Steps:

Saute onions bell pepper and parsley in oil until the onions become translucent.
Stir in the wine, tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mint, salt and pepper, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about an hour over low heat or until the tomatoes break down into sauce.
Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp become opaque and not quite "tightly" curled, a few minutes more.
Serve with hot cooked rice, cooked noodles, or as an omelet filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 190.5, Sodium 1112.9, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 23.2