SHRIMP SAUCE PIQUANT

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Piquant is the creole word for "spicy". Adjust your cayenne pepper for heat, we love it HOT!

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Cajun

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 onions, finely chopped
3 bell peppers, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups parsley, chipped
1/2 cup oil
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 pinch sugar
1 cup water
salt and black pepper
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onions, bell peppers, 1/2 of the green onions and 1/2 of the parsley in oil until onions are transparent; add tomato paste, tomatoes with chilies, sugar and water and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Add shrimp, remaining green onions, parsley, slat and cayenne pepper; continue to cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 294.5, Sodium 770.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 35.2

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