Creole Shrimp & Rice

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 3 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as McCormick)
• 2 large green peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
• 4-1/2 cups cooked white rice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with 1 teaspoon of the Creole seasoning. Sauté for 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.

2. Add remaining tablespoon oil, the peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Scrape up any browned bits in bottom of skillet. Add tomatoes and remaining 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning. Break up tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in shrimp and heat through. Serve with cooked rice