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Shrimp Creole
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is one of my husband's favorite dishes that his mom makes for him. The preparation time does not include cleaning the shrimp.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups water
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 lbs raw shrimp (cleaned, peeled, and deveined)
Directions:
1. In a large pot, saute' onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in butter until tender.
2. In a small cup, combine flour and water; mix well.
3. Stir into the pot the flour mixture, tomato sauce, bay leaf, salt, oregano, and chili powder.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes with pot covered.
5. Add shrimp and cook mixture until shrimp is pink.
6. Serve over white rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com