" so Good" Shrimp Creole

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"If you love Cajun & creole food, this will definately please you!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 large green pepper, chopped fine
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 2 celery ribs, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1 bay leaf (remove before serving)
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon tbsps flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano

directions

1. In a large heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat.
2. Sauté onions until limp but not brown.
3. Push onions to 1 side & add flour, stirring until brown.
4. Add all other ingredients except shrimp.
5. Stir constantly until mixture thickens & comes to a slow boil.
6. Lower heat until mixture simmers, cover & continue to cook for about 35 minute.
7. In another skillet, put 1 tablespoons butter & lightly sauté shrimp until they are firm & light pink.
8. Add to gravy & continue to simmer for 10 minute Serve over hot cooked rice.