" so Good" Shrimp Creole

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• 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.