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Shrimp Creole Orleans
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 6
Been making this stuff since I was old enough to cook....typical South Louisiana fare. Serve over rice with a crusty loaf of French bread and ENJOY!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
3 cups celery, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 lbs medium shrimp or 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and cooked
3 cups hot cooked rice
Directions:
1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat and saute onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper until tender approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and bay leaves and simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Add lemon juice and shrimp.
4. Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Serve over a bed of rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com