Shrimp Creole
6 slices bacon
1-1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
4 green onions, divided into green and white parts
3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 29-oz. can tomato sauce
6 oz. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 lbs. cooked and peeled shrimp
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
White rice, prepared according to package directions
In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Set aside to drain. Discard all but 3 tbsp. of the grease.
Return the pan to the stovetop and stir in the flour over low heat to make a thin roux, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, the white part of the green onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. The mixture should be dry.
Add the tomato sauce, water, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and simmer over low to medium heat for 25 minutes. Add the shrimp, parsley, crumbled bacon, and green onion tops to the sauce and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Serve over rice.
So, I think when you start off with frying bacon for a recipe, you're off to a good start.
While I fried the bacon, Eric chopped the garlic and onions.
And these green onions...
And these bell peppers...
And this celery, too.
I added the veggies and cooked until soft. Now, I must apologize here because I got so carried away with seasonings and adding the tomato sauce and shrimp that I totally forgot to take photos of the steps. I sort of skipped ahead to the final dish. Just blame it on the heat of the moment.
While cooking, Eric sampled the dish and decided we needed to add a few drops of hot sauce. I also added a sprinkle of dried thyme, a couple of tablespoons of white wine, and a pinch of baking soda (one of my little cooking secrets) to cut the acidity of the tomato sauce. These additions just enhanced the flavors.
And, it was delicious! The man was satisfied with the results. I think you will be, too.
Enjoy!!
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Kim, this looks so good. My hubby travels often and he always comes home and wants a home cooked meal. And all I want is to not cook, being home with 4 kids alone! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI am bookmarking this. All my boys love shrimp, so I will definitely be making it.
Have a great week.
Liz
www.fresh-plate.blogspot.com
This looks so good! Shrimp and rice with added ingredients is always a good dinner!
ReplyDeleteLove Shrimp Creole and yours looks wonderful!
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