Shrimp Creole Recipe

Shrimp creole is similar to gumbo. Shrimp and vegetables in a slightly spicy sauce...yum!

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 3 cups water
* 6 oz can tomato paste
* 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* dash ground cayenne pepper
* 1 bay Leaf
* 2 cups medium shrimp, cooked
* 2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Add the onion and cook until tender but not browned.
3. Stir in the flour until dissolved. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT the shrimp. Cook uncovered over medium low heat for about 30 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the shrimp and heat through. Remove the bay leaf.
Serve over hot cooked rice.
Makes 4 servings.