Shrimp/Chicken Creole - New Orleans Style

By á-1009

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 - 16 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 - 8 oz (or less) can tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 lb.+ shrimp or chicken
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1/2 cup water or as needed, possibly less
• 2-3 cups cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil, add onion, celery, pepper, garlic - saute' until soft. Add tomatoes/sauce, bay leaf, sugar, salt, pepper. Reduce heat and cook 15 min. Place shrimp/chicken in plastic zip bag with flour, shake until coated. Add shrimp/chicken until cooked. Add water if needed. Remove from heat and let sit for 4-5 min. Serve over rice.