Shrimp Creole

By No1momto_3

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 1/2 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Tostones, recipe follows
• Green onions, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet and cook the onion, pepper, celery, peppers, and garlic over low heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, sugar, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep mixture from sticking.

Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir the cornstarch into the tomato mixture and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp are done with a pink color. Spoon Shrimp Creole into Tostones and garnish with green onions.