Shrimp Creole
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 teaspoons Creole seasoning depending on spicy preference
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 cups cleaned, cooked shrimp
- 3 cups hot cooked rice or spaghetti
Directions
This South Louisiana recipe will satisfy even the pickiest eater. Shrimp is so versatile, cooks fast and makes the tastiest of meals. My family loves it.
In a 10 inch skillet saut/ onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except shrimp and rice or spaghetti. Cook over low heat stirring occasionally about 20 minutes. Stir in shrimp, heat through about 5-8 minutes more. Serve over rice or spaghetti, sprinkle parsley flakes on top. Makes 6 servings.
