Shrimp Creole

* Exported from MasterCook II *

SHRIMP CREOLE

Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE028
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :ESSENCE OF EMERIL

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3 cups tomato concasse, -- juice reserved

2 cups shrimp stock -- or water

2 bay leaves

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 pounds medium shrimp, -- peeled and deveined

Steamed rice -- for garnish

Chopped parsley -- for garnish




Heat oil and make a dark roux with flour. Combine onion, celery, green pepper a
nd garlic to make
a mirepoix and add to roux. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes
and their juice, shrimp stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and
simmer 1 hour. Add
shrimp and cook until pink. Season to taste with salt and cayenne. To serve, la
dle over steamed rice
and garnish with parsley.

Yield: 4 to 6 serving

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