Cajun Shrimp Creole

By á-47820

I love this traditional dish. This recipe is quick and simple. You could add a can of Rotel tomatoes if you really want an extra "kick". I double this recipe if cooking for more than 3-4 people. Also, if you want you can add water or tomato/V8 juice if a thinner sauce is desired.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 C Yellow or White Onion, Chopped
• 1 C Celery, Chopped
• 1 C Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 3 Tbsp Flour
• 1 can 8 Ounce) Tomato Sauce
• 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Chicken Broth
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 ttsp White Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 pound Medium Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 2 whole Bay Leaves
• chopped green onions, if desired
• 2 C cooked Boiled Rice

Details

Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in cast iron pot/skillet
Add oil.
Over medium heat sauté all seasonings until wilted, about 5 minutes.
-Add flour and blend well.
-Add tomato sauce and broth.
-Add black pepper, white pepper and cayenne pepper.
-Bring to a low boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
-Add shrimp, lemon juice, Bay leaves, cover and simmer for 20 minutes longer.
-Remove pot from the heat and allow to stand, covered, at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve over rice & top with sliced green onion, if desired