Authentic Shrimp Creole

This was my all time favorite meal growing up. My mom always made this on my birthday.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 12  ounces shrimp, peeled
• 1  dash Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. Cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.
3. Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes.
4. Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoon water, stir into sauce.
5. Add shrimp, simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
6. Serve with yellow rice.